Joy to the World
The Bands and Choir of The Salvation Army Lyrics
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Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing
And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love
At its core, the lyrics of Joy to the World are a jubilant proclamation of the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. The song begins with an exhortation to all people on earth to receive Jesus as their King, and make room for him in their hearts. The next lines reflect the joy and wonder that this event inspires in all of creation, as even the natural world joins in the celebration. The second half of the song highlights the enduring impact of Christ's presence on the world, as he rules with truth and grace, and inspires people of all nations to marvel at the righteousness and love that he embodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to the world! The Lord is come
Let us all rejoice for the arrival of The Lord
Let earth receive her King
May the earth welcome and accept their King with open arms
Let every heart prepare Him room
May every person make space in their hearts to accommodate Him
And heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing
The heavens and nature celebrate His arrival with songs of joy and delight
And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing
The heavens and nature continue to sing in chorus, expressing their happiness and adoration
He rules the world with truth and grace
The Lord governs the world with honesty and kindness
And makes the nations prove
He challenges the nations to demonstrate and attest to His sovereignty
The glories of His righteousness
The admirable qualities of His righteousness are revealed
And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love
His love produces marvelous and miraculous phenomena
And wonders, wonders of His love
His affection performs innumerable wonders that are beyond comprehension
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Written by: Tim Akers, George Frederick Handel, Rascal Flatts, Isaac Watts
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