The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) P98b. Joy to the World; the Lord is come

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P98a

The Psalms of David‎#P98b

P99a

Text:

Joy to the World; the Lord is come

1 Joy to the World; the Lord is come;
Let Earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry Heart prepare him Room,
And Heav'n and Nature sing.

2 Joy to the Earth, the Saviour reigns;
Let Men their Songs employ;
While Fields and Floods, Rocks, Hills and Plains,
Repeat the sounding Joy.

3 No more let Sins and Sorrows grow,
Nor Thorns infest the Ground;
He comes to make his Blessings flow
Far as the Curse is found.

4 He rules the World with Truth and Grace,
And makes the Nations prove
The Glories of his Righteousness,
And Wonders of his Love.

Text Information
First Line:	Joy to the World; the Lord is come
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1740
Scripture:	Psalm 98
Topic:	Christ: First and second Coming, or his Incarnation, Kingdom and Judgment; Gentiles: owning the true God; Gospel: joyful sound (3 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.