Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21 First Line: Joy shall come even to the wilderness Lyrics: Joy shall come, even to the wilderness,
and the parched land shall then know great gladness;
as the rose, as the rose shall deserts blossom,
deserts like a garden blossom.
For living springs shall give cool water,
in the desert streams shall flow;
for living springs shall give cool water,
in the desert streams shall flow. Topics: Advent; Water Used With Tune: JOY SHALL COME Text Sources: Israeli trad.
Joy Shall Come