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Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #328 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics:
Who can describe the joys that rise
Through all the courts of Paradise,
To see a prodigal return,
To see an heir of glory born?
With joy the Father doth approve
The fruit of his eternal love;
The Son with joy looks down and sees
The purchase of his agonies.
The Spirit takes delight to view
The holy soul he formed anew;
And saints and angels join to sing,
The growing empire of their King.
Topics: Glorification and condescension of Christ; Gospel its glory and success; Personal glories of Christ; Christ his personal glories and government; Christ the King, and the church his spouse; Church its beauty; Church of the Gentiles; Church the spouse of Christ; Gentiles church; Government of Christ; Marriage, mystical; Perseverance; Praise to Jesus Christ; Spouse of Christ, the King is the church Scripture: Luke 15:7 Languages: English
Who can describe the joys that rise