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[O the great joy that I find in His service]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Della A. Carter Tune Key: B Flat Major Incipit: 54431 32165 34342

Author: Della A. Carter Meter: 11.10.11.6 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: O the great joy that I find in His service Refrain First Line: Joy, yes, 'tis joy in His service Lyrics: 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] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Joy Scripture: John 1:4 Used With Tune: GREAT JOY

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O the Great Joy That I Find

Author: Della A. Carter Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #473 (2011) Meter: 11.10.11.6 with refrain First Line: O the great joy that I find in His service Refrain First Line: Joy, yes, 'tis joy in His service Lyrics: 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] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Joy Scripture: John 1:4 Languages: English Tune Title: GREAT JOY

O the Great Joy That I Find

Author: D. A. C. Hymnal: A. M. E. C. Hymnal #322 (1954) First Line: O the great joy that I find in His service Refrain First Line: Joy, yes, 'tis joy in His service Languages: English Tune Title: [O the great joy that I find in His service]