The world was sad, full of tears
Until you came down, till you came down
You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
The world was sad, full of tears
Until you came down, till you came down
You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
Brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
With truth and grace, my God rules
All will see the salvation, He makes the nations move
With truth and grace, my God rules
All will see the salvation, He makes the nations move
[?] righteousness [?] righteousness
And all will see the salvation of our God
And all will see the salvation of our God
And all will see the salvation of our God
And all will see the salvation of our God
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
Let the heavens rejoice
Let the earth be glad
Thank You for Your joy
(You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy)
Thank You for Your joy
Thank You for Your joy
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
For He alone is worthy, for He alone is worthy
For He alone is worthy, we are for You, Christ, the Lord
"Everlasting Joy" by VaShawn Mitchell is a powerful and uplifting worship song that brings a message of hope and joy. The lyrics of the song remind us of the joy that Jesus brings into our lives and the impact He has on the world.
The song begins by acknowledging the sadness and tears that filled the world before Jesus came. It emphasizes the transformation that occurred when Jesus came down to earth, bringing everlasting joy. This sets the stage for the central theme of the song – the joy that Jesus brings and how it is everlasting.
The chorus of the song is a proclamation of the joy that Jesus brings. It references the famous Christmas carol, "Joy to the World," which celebrates the birth of Jesus and the joy that His arrival brings. The lyrics declare, "You brought joy, so much joy, You brought joy, everlasting joy." This repetition emphasizes the lasting and eternal nature of the joy that Jesus brings into our lives.
The song also draws inspiration from scripture verses that relate to the theme of joy. One such verse is found in Psalm 30:5, which says, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." This verse reminds us that even in the midst of sorrow and tears, there is a promise of joy that comes with the dawn. "Everlasting Joy" captures this promise and proclaims that Jesus is the source of that everlasting joy.
Another scripture verse that relates to the theme of the song is found in Isaiah 9:6, which says, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This verse reminds us of the significance of Jesus' birth and the joy that His coming brings. It reinforces the message of the song that Jesus is the source of everlasting joy.
The song also speaks of the truth and grace of God, declaring that He rules and reigns. This echoes the words of Psalm 47:8, which says, "God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne." It reminds us that God is in control and that His reign brings joy and salvation to the nations.
Overall, "Everlasting Joy" is a song that exalts Jesus as the source of joy and declares the everlasting nature of His joy. It draws inspiration from scripture verses that speak of the joy that comes with the arrival of Jesus and the reign of God. The song encourages listeners to embrace the joy that Jesus brings and to worship Him with grateful hearts.
In conclusion, "Everlasting Joy" by VaShawn Mitchell is a powerful worship song that celebrates the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. It is a reminder of the transformation that occurs when Jesus enters our world and fills it with everlasting joy. The song draws inspiration from scripture verses that speak of the joy that comes with the arrival of Jesus and the reign of God. It encourages listeners to embrace the joy that Jesus brings and to worship Him with grateful hearts.
