Joy to the World
Ralph Carmichael Lyrics
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Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and Heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders and wonders of His love
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and Heaven and nature sing
Ralph Carmichael's "Joy to the World" is a timeless classic that embodies the true meaning of Christmas. The song is an expression of the joyous celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who has come to save humanity. The song conveys a message of hope, gratitude, and love, and encourages people to prepare their hearts for the coming of the Lord.
The first stanza of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. It calls on the earth to receive her King, and for every heart to prepare Him room. The following line emphasizes the joyful nature of the occasion by bringing together Heaven and nature in song. The second stanza of the song continues the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and calls on men to use their voices to praise Him. The repetition of the phrase "repeat the sounding joy" emphasizes the importance of expressing joy and gratitude through music.
The final stanza affirms the power and grace of Jesus Christ as the ruler of the world. It emphasizes that Jesus Christ's love and righteousness are beyond human comprehension and serve as evidence of His divinity. The repetition of "and wonders of His love" reinforces the message of the previous stanzas.
In summary, "Joy to the World" is a powerful song that inspires us to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and to recognize His divine love and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let us all rejoice, for the Lord has arrived
Let earth receive her King
Let the entire world welcome Him as the King that He is
Let every heart prepare Him room
Let each of our hearts be open and ready to receive Him
And Heaven and nature sing
Even the heavenly beings and nature itself are singing with joy at His arrival
And Heaven and nature sing
They sing in unison with each other and with us
And Heaven and Heaven and nature sing
Their singing continues, full of bliss and rapture
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns
Let us exult in the fact that the Savior of mankind is now reigning
Let men their songs employ
Men should sing out loud in glorification to Him
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Even the various elements of creation join in the singing
Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy
They repeat it constantly, spreading the joyful news
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
The joyous singing does not stop, it keeps on ringing out
He rules the world with truth and grace
He governs the world with righteousness, kindness and graciousness
And makes the nations prove
He enables the nations to testify to the magnificence of His righteousness
The glories of His righteousness
His righteousness is magnificent, shining brightly for all the world to see
And wonders of His love
His love for us is miraculous and full of awe-inspiring wonder
And wonders of His love
It is a love that we cannot fathom or describe in words
And wonders and wonders of His love
It is a never-ending love that continues to amaze us with its depth and greatness
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let us all exult and revel in the fact that the Lord has arrived
Let earth receive her King
Let the whole world accept Him as their true King
Let every heart prepare Him room
Let us each make ourselves ready for Him, to receive and embrace Him
And Heaven and nature sing
Even nature and the heavens will continue to joyfully sing throughout eternity
And Heaven and nature sing
Their singing is a testament to the glory and magnificence of His name
And Heaven and Heaven and nature sing
Their singing will never end, as they sing of His eternal presence
Lyrics © HAL LEONARD LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music
Written by: Isaac Watts, G Handel, Roger Wagner
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Danny Terblanche
on He's There Waiting
Excellent rendition....lovely portrayal.
Gladys Gahman Roberts
on All My Life
Thank you for sharing these songs with us. Always loved this song!