Songs of Free Grace ‎#60

60. There Is Joy

1 There is joy, great joy, we are told,
When the wandering sheep has been found;
And the Shepherd, with tenderest care,
Restores it and binds up its wounds.

Chorus:
There is joy great joy,
'Mong the angels surrounding the throne;
There is joy, great joy,
When the wandering sinner comes home.

2 There is joy in heaven, we're told,
When a penitent sinner returns;
The angels rejoice as they see
The love that for him ever burns. [Chorus]

3 The heav'nly Shepherd, in love,
Stands ready to welcome you in;
The angels imploringly sing,
Return from the mountains of sin. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: There is joy, great joy, we are told
• Title: There Is Joy
• Author: D. B. T.
• Refrain First Line: There is joy great joy
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Luke 15:10
• Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by D. B. Towner.
• Notes: Now Public Domain. "There is joy * * * over one sinner that repenteth."—Luke 15: 10.

Tune Information

• Name: [There is joy, great joy, we are told]
• Composer: D. B. Towner
• Incipit: 12333 53223 44446
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by D. B. Towner.
• Notes: Public Domain.