World-class composer, pianist and arranger, Richard Smallwood has clearly and solidly changed the face of Gospel music. He can impeccably blend classical movements with Traditional Gospel, and arrive at a mix that is invariably Smallwood's alone. A diverse and innovative artist, Richard Smallwood has achieved many honors; Dove Awards, Stellar Awards and a Grammy also attest to his talents.
Center of My Joy
Richard Smallwood Lyrics
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All that's good and perfect comes from you
You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do
Jesus, you're the center of my joy
When I've lost my direction, you're the compass for my way
You're the fire and light when nights are long and cold
In sadness, you are the laughter, that shatters all my fears
Jesus, you're the center of my joy
All that's good and perfect comes from you
You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do
Jesus, you're the center of my joy
You are why I find pleasure in the simple things in life
You're the music in the meadows and the streams
The voices of the children, my family, and my home
You're the source and finish of my highest dreams, woah
Jesus, you're the center of my joy
All that's good and perfect comes from you (all that's good and perfect)
You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do
Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy
Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy
Jesus (Jesus), you are (you are) the center (the center) of my joy
You are everything (Jesus), everything (you are)
Everything (the center) everything (of my joy)
You're my joy (Jesus) in my sorrow (you are)
You're my hope (the center) for tomorrow (of my joy)
When I'm lonely (Jesus), feel inside (you are)
You're the lifter (the center) of my head (of my joy)
You're my music (Jesus), you're my song (you are)
You're my joy (the center) all day long (of my joy)
Woah, Jesus, you're the center of my joy
Of my joy
The lyrics of Richard Smallwood's song "Center of My Joy" are a heartfelt expression of the singer's devotion to Jesus. The song starts with the powerful declaration that Jesus is the center of his joy and the source of all that is good and perfect in his life. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which goes on to describe how Jesus is the compass for his way when he's lost his direction, the fire and light when nights are long and cold, and the laughter that shatters all his fears.
The lyrics also express how Jesus is the source of the singer's contentment and hope for all he does. Even in the simple things in life, like the music in the meadows and the streams, the voices of the children, his family, and his home, Jesus is present. For the singer, Jesus is the source and finish of his highest dreams. The lyrics declare that Jesus is everything, the center of his joy, and the lifter of his head.
Through its poetic and evocative lyrics, Richard Smallwood's song "Center of My Joy" offers a powerful message of love, hope, and devotion to Jesus as the source of all goodness and joy in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, you're the center of my joy
Jesus is the main source of joy in my life.
All that's good and perfect comes from you
Everything good and perfect in my life comes from Jesus.
You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do
Jesus is the source of my inner peace and motivation for everything I do.
When I've lost my direction, you're the compass for my way
In times of confusion and uncertainty, Jesus guides me towards the right path.
You're the fire and light when nights are long and cold
Jesus provides comfort and warmth during lonely and difficult times.
In sadness, you are the laughter, that shatters all my fears
Jesus brings joy and happiness that dispels all my fears and sadness.
When I'm all alone, your hand is there to hold, ohh
Even when I feel lonely, Jesus is always there to provide comfort and support.
You are why I find pleasure in the simple things in life
Through Jesus, everyday activities and simple things in life bring me great joy.
You're the music in the meadows and the streams
Jesus brings beautiful melodies in the sounds of nature around me.
The voices of the children, my family, and my home
Through my family and home, Jesus brings comfort and joy through the laughter and voices of children.
You're the source and finish of my highest dreams, woah
Jesus is the beginning and end of all my dreams and aspirations.
You are everything (Jesus), everything (you are)
Jesus is everything to me.
You're my joy (Jesus) in my sorrow (you are)
Jesus brings joy even when I experience sorrow.
You're my hope (the center) for tomorrow (of my joy)
Jesus is the center of my hope for the future.
When I'm lonely (Jesus), feel inside (you are)
Jesus is with me even when I feel alone on the inside.
You're the lifter (the center) of my head (of my joy)
Jesus lifts up my spirits and brings me joy.
You're my music (Jesus), you're my song (you are)
Jesus brings music to my heart and life.
You're my joy (the center) all day long (of my joy)
Jesus is the center of my joy all throughout the day.
Woah, Jesus, you're the center of my joy
Jesus is truly at the center of my joy.
Of my joy
All aspects of my joy come from Jesus.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Gloria Gaither, Richard Smallwood, William Gaither
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Who is still listening in 2024? I have been humming this song all yesterday. Praise God. God bless you all. ❤❤❤❤❤
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Still listening! Still singing !
🙌🏽💝🙌🏽💝🙌🏽 Jesus, You’re my everything! 🥹
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Hallelujah!
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Me!❤❤❤
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Thank you Jesus for always being the centre of my,our joy 😂😂😂!joy 😂!joy 😂like no other joy 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!Hallelujah!
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This song has helped my broken heart heal💔 I lost my mother in April 2020 and I lost my husband in March 2021. Jesus you are the center of my joy! 🙌🏾
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I'm sorry for your losses. Jesus is our ultimate healer and gives us peace like no other. God bless you 💕
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@@MsLmt100 thank you 🙏🏾
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