Joy of the Lord
Verse 1:
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From the dawn of all creation
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To the cross where mercy flowed
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You have always been unshaken
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God of glory on the throne
Section 2:
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All the heavens tell the story
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Of a love that won’t let go
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You are faithful through the ages
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Ever constant, ever close
Pre-chorus:
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Every word You’ve spoken
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Still stands forever true
Chorus:
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The joy of the Lord is my strength and my song
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It rises in praise to the One on the throne
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Not by my power, but all that You are
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Has written this joy deep into my heart
Section 5:
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Be lifted high, let the whole earth see
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The joy of the Lord is alive in me
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All of the glory, forever be Yours
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Jesus, the joy of the Lord
Verse 2:
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In the shadow and the waiting
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Still Your kingdom is at hand
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You are working all things for Your glory
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By the power of Your hand
Section 7:
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Every promise You have spoken
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Will be finished in its time
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You are worthy of the worship
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Of every heart and every life
Pre-chorus:
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Every word You’ve spoken
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Still stands forever true
Bridge:
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Yours is the kingdom, the power, the glory
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Yours is the name above all other names
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Joy everlasting flows out from Your presence
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Filling the heavens with unending praise
Section 10:
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We won’t be silent, our voices will carry
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Songs of the Lamb who was slain for us all
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Jesus, forever be lifted the highest
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The joy of the Lord over all
Ending:
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Jesus, the joy of the Lord
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Jesus, the joy of the Lord
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All of the glory forever be Yours
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Jesus, the joy of the Lord