Joy to the World
The Fireside Singers Lyrics
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Let earth receive her King.
Let ev'ry heart prepare him room,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing,
Joy to the world! the Savior reigns:
Let men their songs employ,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
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 wonder, wonders of His love.
The song 'Joy to the World' is a popular Christmas carol which was written by Isaac Watts in 1719. The song is based on Psalm 98 and celebrates the coming of the Lord and His reign. It is a triumphant and joyous song that calls for the world to "receive her King" and "prepare Him room". The song reminds us that Jesus is Lord, and He rules the world with "truth and grace".
The lyrics also refer to the beauty of nature, and how it too rejoices in the coming of the Lord. The repetition of "And heaven and nature sing" emphasizes the grandeur of this event and how it is not just for humanity but for all of creation. The second verse highlights the joy that the Savior brings, and how it echoes throughout the world in areas such as "fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains". The song finishes by reflecting on the power of the Lord, how He rules the world with truth and grace, and how His love is wondrous.
Overall, 'Joy to the World' is a powerful and uplifting song that celebrates the birth and reign of the Lord. It reminds us to prepare our hearts for His coming, and that His love and grace are available to all who seek it.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to The world! the Lord has come.
Let us rejoice and be happy for the coming of our Lord.
Let earth receive her King.
May the earth welcome its King with open arms.
Let ev'ry heart prepare him room,
May every heart create space for the King to reside in.
And heav'n and nature sing,
Let the heavens and nature rejoice and celebrate this occasion.
Joy to the world! the Savior reigns:
We welcome the Savior as our ruler with great joy.
Let men their songs employ,
May everyone sing praises to the Savior.
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains,
Let all of nature join in and uplift its voice to join in the joyous celebration.
Repeat the sounding joy,
Let us continue to sing the praises of the Savior and express our happiness.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
Our Savior governs the world with honesty and kindness.
And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness,
The nations all attest to the majesty of the Savior's righteousness.
And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonder, wonders of His love.
We are amazed and grateful for the magnitude of the Savior's love and all of its miracles.
Writer(s): G. F. Handel, Isaac Watts
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.