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O the Great Joy That I Find

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1 O the great joy that I find in His service.
Working for Jesus from day unto day,
Praying and feasting on food pure and holy,
I'm on my heavenly way.

Refrain:
Joy, yes, 'tis joy in His service,
Joy that descends from above;
Working and watching and waiting and praying,
Kept by the Savior's love.

2 By faith each day I can view the great mansions,
Decked with the gems of a heavenly grace,
Angels sing sweetly the songs of redemption,
Jesus is in that place. [Refrain]

3 Day after day I will sing of His mercy,
For every hour His grace is anew,
I praise His name for I'm still on my journey,
Heaven is still in view. [Refrain]

Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #473

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Author: Della A. Carter

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First Line: O the great joy that I find in his service
Title: O the Great Joy That I Find
Author: Della A. Carter
Refrain First Line: Joy, yes, 'til joy in his service
Copyright: Public Domain
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #473

African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #473
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