The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ‎#328

328. Who can describe the joys that rise

Who can describe the joys that rise
Through all the courts of Paradise,
To see a prodigal return,
To see an heir of glory born?

With joy the Father doth approve
The fruit of his eternal love;
The Son with joy looks down and sees
The purchase of his agonies.

The Spirit takes delight to view
The holy soul he formed anew;
And saints and angels join to sing,
The growing empire of their King.

Text Information

• First Line: Who can describe the joys that rise
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1835
• Scripture:
  Luke 15:7
  ;
  Luke 15:10
  ;
  Psalm 45
• Topic: Glorification: and condescension of Christ; Gospel: its glory and success; Personal glories of Christ; Christ: his personal glories and government; Christ: the King, and the church his spouse; Church: its beauty; Church: of the Gentiles; Church: the spouse of Christ; Gentiles: church; Government: of Christ; Marriage, mystical; Perseverance; Praise: to Jesus Christ; Spouse of Christ, the King: is the church

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