The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#441

441. Joy is a Fruit

1 Joy is a fruit that will not grow
In nature's barren soil;
All we can boast, till Christ we know,
Is vanity and toil.

2 But where the Lord has planted grace,
And made His glories known,
There fruits of heavenly joy and peace
Are found– and there alone.

3 A bleeding Saviour, seen by faith,
A sense of pard'ning love,
A hope that triumphs over death–
Give joys like those above.

4 To take a glimpse within the veil,
To know that God is mine–
Are springs of joy that never fail,
Unspeakable, divine!

5 These are the joys that satisfy
And sanctify the mind;
Which make the spirit mount on high,
And leave the world behind.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Joy is a fruit that will not grow
• Title: Joy is a Fruit
• Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: The Call to Service

Tune Information

• Name: ELIZABETHTOWN
• Composer: George Kingsley, 1811-1884
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major