Joy to the World
The Supremes & The Four Tops Lyrics
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Halleluia, Halleluia
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
Halleluia, Halleluia
Halleluia, Halleluia
Joy to the world the Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
Halleluia, Halleluia
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
The wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, and wonders
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, and wonders
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, and wonders of His love
The lyrics to The Supremes & The Four Tops' song Joy To The World are a celebration of the Christmas story and the arrival of the Lord and Savior. The first verse of the song talks about the arrival of the King and the need for every heart to prepare for his coming, while heaven and nature rejoice. The second verse is an ode to the Savior who now reigns, with men singing songs of praise as even fields, floods, rocks, hills, and plains reverberate with the "sounding joy." The final verse speaks of the way the Lord rules the world with both truth and grace, showing His righteousness and the wondrous love that He has.
The song is a beautiful reminder of the joyous feeling that comes with the holiday season and the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics talk about the importance of both preparing for the arrival of the Lord and rejoicing in all of the glories that He brings. The repetition of "Halleluia" throughout the song emphasizes the joy and celebration that come with this momentous occasion.
Line by Line Meaning
Halleluia, Halleluia
Praises to God
Joy to the world the Lord is come
Let us rejoice and be glad, for our savior has arrived
Let earth receive her King
May the world welcome and honor the King of Kings
Let every heart prepare Him room
May each of our hearts make space for Him and open up to His love
And heaven and nature sing
May even the heavens and nature itself join in the celebration of Jesus' birth
And heaven and nature sing
May even the heavens and nature itself join in the celebration of Jesus' birth
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
May even more of heaven and nature's voices unite in praise
Joy to the world the Savior reigns
Let us celebrate the authority and love of our Savior ruling over us
Let men their songs employ
May everyone use their voices to praise Jesus
While fields and floods rocks, hills and plains
May everything in creation come together in unity and sing with gladness
Repeat the sounding joy
Let the joyful sounds of praise to God continue on and on
Repeat the sounding joy
Let the joyful sounds of praise to God continue on and on
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
Let us sing again and again with unbridled joy
He rules the world with truth and grace
Through His truth and grace, Jesus is in control and sovereign over all things
And makes the nations prove
He causes the nations to see and acknowledge His greatness
The glories of His righteousness
The wonderful nature of His faithfulness and goodness
The wonders of His love
The incredible depth and breadth of His love for us all
And wonders of His love
And more wonders of His love
And wonders, and wonders
Countless wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And more wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And more wonders of His love
And wonders, and wonders of His love
And countless more wonders of His love
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LEROY ANDERSON
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