David Phelps Joy, Joy lyrics

Like a drama unfolding, the curtain was opening
Well, an audience of angels was holding its breath
A census, a manger, two travel worn strangers
The stage was finally set

Angels folded their wings at the throne, worshiping
As God whispered, ‽I love you, my Son”
And Jesus took off His crown and laying it down
Said, ‽Father, Thy will be done”

The time had now come for God's only Son
To be born as a light in a dark, lonely place
So He stepped from Heaven's hall to Bethlehem's stall
Where a star lit His newborn face

Then God called to Gabriel with gladness and tears
‽Play the trumpet, the horns, and the strings
Tell the shepherds and the wise men, and all who will hear
Command all the angels to sing, fill the sky with your voices and sing”


Joy, joy to the world
Praise to the King, oh, let it ring
Joy, joy to the world
Worship and sing, Jesus has come to bring

Joy, joy to the world
Praise to the King, oh, let it ring
Joy, joy to the world
Worship and sing, Jesus has come to bring

Joy, joy to the world, oh, let it ring
Joy, joy to the world, Jesus has come to bring
Joy, joy to the world, oh, let it ring
Joy, joy to the world, Jesus has come to bring
Jesus has come to bring, Jesus has come to bring Joy