JOY. This was a strange word to me before I came to know and follow Jesus. I knew mostly sadness, fear, and depression.
Jesus changed all that! Rain or shine, HE IS my JOY!
Here is one of my favorite Hymns.
I dedicate my life and this song to JESUS! Who I will have forever to thank!

JOYFUL, JOYFUL, WE ADORE THEE
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to You. Psalm 71:23
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Singing bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blessed,
Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, all who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the happy chorus, which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning oer us, brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of life.


(Please share anything you'd like about JOY!)
Thanks!

9/5/2008 9:51:14 PM by Ignited~Faith, Member of Delve into Jesus since 2/20/2008

I just came across a really neat web site!
A little of everything for a hungry Christian!
I was blessed to see this as there theme song:

"HE BRINGS THE SUNSHINE"

(Verse One - a single clarinet)
He brings the sunshine, He brings the rain.
He brings the joy and inspiration
that renews my heart again.
He is my Savior, my Lord and King;
His gentle voice of wisdom stirs my heart to sing...

(Chorus One - two clarinets)
Sing hallelujah, O praise His name:
The King of glory on His throne forever reigns!
Our great Redeemer, our Jubilee:
Our Lord and Savior paid the price to set us free!

(Verse Two - two oboes)
He is my Savior, He is my Friend.
He is the Giver of all life,
And by His grace I live again.
Throughout my lifetime, for all my days,
I cannot help but sing this song of endless praise...

(Chorus One again - same two oboes)
Sing hallelujah, O praise His name:
The King of glory on His throne forever reigns!
Our great Redeemer, our Jubilee:
Our Lord and Savior paid the price to set us free!

(Bridge (trombone)
And though the darkness grows around us every day,
It never shall put out the Light.
We are His temple and His Spirit lives in us,
And we are righteous in His sight.

(Verse Three - three oboes)
So bring the sunshine, and bring the rain.
Bring us the joy and inspiration
that renews our hearts again.
O blessed Savior, our Lord and King;
Your gentle voice of wisdom stirs our hearts to sing...

(Chorus Two - same three oboes)
Sing hallelujah, we praise Your name.
As King of glory, in our hearts forever reign!
Our great Redeemer, our Jubilee:
O Lamb of God, You gave Your all to set us free!

Sing hallelujah, we praise Your name.
As King of glory, in our hearts forever reign!
Our great Redeemer, our Jubilee:
O Lamb of God, You gave Your all to set us free!

(Finale - a single clarinet)
O Lamb of God, You gave Your all to set us free!

Copyright 1998 by Elton Smith, Larry Holder and Steve Israel
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(Here is the web site if you'd like to check it out!)

http://peggiesplace.gospelcom.net/

9/5/2008 11:14:46 PM by Ignited~Faith, Member of Delve into Jesus since 2/20/2008