Joy
Kirk Franklin Lyrics


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Don't take your joy away
Don't take your joy away
I know that I have done wrong
But I'm asking You as I sing this song
Don't take your joy away

Don't take it
I can't make it
I've tried it
I can't live without it

Restore unto me the joy of my salvation
Make me Jesus a new creation
Shake me and make me
Hold me and mold me
Choose me and use me





Chastise me
Revive me

Overall Meaning

The song "Joy" by Kirk Franklin is an exuberant celebration of the joy and hope that comes from faith in God. The lyrics describe the deep, soul-stirring joy that the singer feels as a result of their relationship with God. The repeated refrain of "joy in my soul" underscores the central message of the song: that through faith in God, we can experience a profound and lasting sense of joy and fulfillment.


The verses of the song describe the ways in which the singer finds joy and hope in difficult circumstances. Early in the morning, before the break of day, they ask God to make them whole. In moments of weakness and despair, they turn to God for strength and guidance. And in the midst of adversity and want, they trust in God's providence and ability to provide.


Line by Line Meaning

Joy, joy, God's great joy
The joy that comes from God is truly great


Joy, joy, down in my soul
This joy is deep within me, penetrating my soul


Sweet, beautiful, soul saving joy
The joy that comes from God is sweet and beautiful, and it saves my soul


Oh, joy, joy in my soul
This joy fills my soul


Early in the morning, before the break of day
At the start of each day, I ask the Lord to make me whole


I asked the Lord to make me whole
I ask God to make me complete, lacking nothing


He holds me and the Lord keeps me
God holds me and protects me


Listen, when I get weak and I can't go on
When I feel weak and unable to continue, I turn to Jesus


Thank you, Jesus, I feel all my hope, all my joy is gone
I am filled with hope and joy because of Jesus


Late in the midnight hour I talk to my God
When it is late at night and everyone is asleep, I talk to God


And He gives me joy, joy in my soul, thank you Jesus
God fills me with joy and I thank Jesus for it


One of these all mornings it won't be very long
One of these days, it won't be long before I go home to Heaven


You just might look for me, but I'm going on home
When I leave this earth, I will be going to my heavenly home


I'm going up to glory where I'm gonna sing and shout
In Heaven, I will sing and shout with joy


Can y'all help me sing joy
Can everyone help me sing about the joy that comes from God?


It is sweet, beautiful, soul saving joy
God's joy is sweet, beautiful, and saves my soul


Do you know what I call Him? Listen!
Do you know how I refer to God? Listen!


The Master's joy (the Master's joy)
God's joy is the joy of the Master, the one who rules over all


My Master, my Master's joy, yeah, yeah, yeah , yeah
God is not only the source of joy, but He is also my Master


Listen, my Savior's joy (my Savior's joy)
God's joy is also the joy of my Savior


The lily of the valley (the lily of the valley, joy)
God is also like a lily of the valley, beautiful and fragrant, and His joy is with me


In the midnight hour (in the midnight hour, joy)
Even in the darkest times, God's joy is with me


He gives me strength and power (He gives me strength and power, joy)
God strengthens me and gives me the power to overcome, and His joy is with me


No food on the table (no food on the table, joy)
Even when I have nothing to eat, God's joy sustains me


Thank You, Jesus, I know that He is able (I know that He is able, joy)
I thank Jesus because I know God is able to do anything, and His joy is with me


Hey hey hey, joy
This repeated phrase emphasizes the joy that comes from God


Do you have that joy? Do you have that joy?
Challenging listeners to consider if they have the same joy that comes from God




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN

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@weberlds

Joy
Georgia Mass Choir

Joy, joy god's great joy
Joy, joy down in my soul
Sweet beautiful, soul saving joy
Joy, joy, in my soul

Joy, joy god's great joy
Joy, joy down in my soul
Sweet beautiful, soul saving joy
Joy, joy, in my soul

Early in the morning, before the break of day
I asked the lord, if he would make me whole
The lord saved me, and the keeps me

Oh joy, joy in my soul

When I get weak, and I cant go on
I feel all my hope, all my joy is gone
Late in the midnight hour, I turn to god and he gives me joy

Oh joy, joy in my soul

One of these old mornings, it won't be very long
You just might look for me, but I'm going home

I'm going home to glory and I'm going to shout oh joy

Oh joy, joy in my soul
Oh joy, joy in my soul

Alpha and omega joy
In the midnight hour joy
He gives me strength and power joy
No food on the table joy
My savior joy
Oh, joy

Oh joy, joy in my soul

Ooh



@juninho8190

Joy (Tradução)

Chorus:
Alegria, alegria, minha doce alegria
Alegria, alegria, da minha alma
Doce, alma, bela economia de alegria
Oh !.... Alegria, alegria, em minha alma

Ouça a música, o som dos anjos
Venha e veja a criança que pode torná-lo todo
Deitado em uma manjedoura, longe do mal e perigo
Oh !.... Alegria, alegria, em minha alma (2)

coro

Ele é enviado de cima, esse dom especial de amor
Ele é enviado de cima, esse dom especial de amor
Mais prescious do que a prata ou ouro
Ele foi enviado este feriado, para tirar a dor
Oh !.... Alegria, alegria, em minha alma (2)

Vá dizer isso na montanha, gritou de um vale
Diga a eles do bebê em panos
Meio de renation, a alegria da celebração
Oh !.... Alegria, alegria, em minha alma ......

Caminho profunda alegria, alegria indizível
Eu tenho alegria ... na minha alma ...
Na minha alma



@tabeakalimeris1230

Lyrics:

Joy, joy god's great joy
Joy, joy down in my soul
Sweet beautiful, soul saving joy
Joy, joy, in my soul

Joy, joy god's great joy
Joy, joy down in my soul
Sweet beautiful, soul saving joy
Joy, joy, in my soul

Early in the morning, before the break of day
I asked the lord, if he would make me whole
The lord saved me, and the keeps me

Oh joy, joy in my soul

When I get weak, and I cant go on
I feel all my hope, all my joy is gone
Late in the midnight hour, I turn to god and he gives me joy

Oh joy, joy in my soul

One of these old mornings, it won't be very long
You just might look for me, but I'm going home

I'm going home to glory and I'm going to shout oh joy

Oh joy, joy in my soul
Oh joy, joy in my soul

Alpha and omega joy
In the midnight hour joy
He gives me strength and power joy
No food on the table joy
My savior joy
Oh, joy

Oh joy, joy in my soul

Ooh



@francesshealingpoemsfortwo5734

Come, Holy Spirit, Come - The whole spirit of God's Love embodied in us, anointed by The  Anointed One , The One Anointed with the whole spirit of God's Love, namely Jesus Christ  who will anoint us when we attain to His Love by turning away from sin which is anti to Christ's Love made whole and One in us, our body, The Temple for God's moral Love to dwell, Amen.

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@icqii9588

Early in the morning
Before the break of day
I ask the lord to make me whole
He holds me and He keeps me
Ohh joy, joy in my soul
When I get weak and I can't go on
I feel like all my hope is gone now
Late in the midnight hour
He talks to me and gives me joy
Ohh joy, joy in my soul
One of these whole mornings
And it won't be very long
You gonna look for me
And I'd be gone home
I'm going up to the Lord
I'm goin' let us sing and shout



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@danielhosianna2633

Black Brothers and Sisters are the best in music worship our Lord. Greets from germany God bless you all ❤

@hudsonbartley2493

Its true. Amen and Amen.

@cynthiawhyte4541

This song newer grows old. What an anointing? Praise God for raising up such a choir. What a blessing to be able to draw on this JOY when the dark moments surface. Hallelujah!

@deborahjohnson912

Don't nobody wanna talk about how they just casually switched piano players and neither one of them missed a single beat or note....

@nyashangandu7660

It is the sweet spirit of God (2024 Diaries)

@GabrielFrois.

Not even a single one 🔥

@Brandon-0300

Never seen Westbrook and MJ go this hard off the court! God is good!!!

@alessandrotomas7145

Os corais americanos demonstram muita alegria quando louvam ao Senhor Jesus

@PonchMuniz

Oh, I love it!!! The joy of the Lord is our strength, Pandemic or no Pandemic!!! You know what? Let’s create a pandemic of joy & praise to the Lord throughout the earth ushering the presence and revival all over the earth!!!!! Just do like Jesus did.....scream out His Name!!!! Jesus!!!!!

@lindalyte7307

@ PonchMuniz/Amen....JESUS!!!!!!

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