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Since Christ my soul from sin set free,
This life has been a joy to me;
And 'mid earth's sorrows and its woe,
'Tis joy my Jesus here to know.
This life has been a joy to me;
And 'mid earth's sorrows and its woe,
'Tis joy my Jesus here to know.
O hallelujah, yes, 'tis joy!
For it is Christ that I enjoy!
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
For it is Christ that I enjoy!
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
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The earth was once a bitter place
Till Jesus showed His smiling face;
Now joy's begun within my soul,
'Twill last while endless ages roll.
Till Jesus showed His smiling face;
Now joy's begun within my soul,
'Twill last while endless ages roll.
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What matters where on earth we dwell?
On mountain top, or in the dell,
In cottage, or a mansion fair,
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
On mountain top, or in the dell,
In cottage, or a mansion fair,
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
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The Lord Jesus came as the new King to start a new dispensation. With the coming of the new King, God began a new economy. God’s new dispensation is involved with a wonderful person. Speaking figuratively, this new economy is simply this person. Do not consider the kingdom of the heavens as something apart from Christ. No, it is Christ Himself. Without the King, we could not have the kingdom. We cannot have the kingdom of the heavens without Christ. When the Pharisees asked the Lord Jesus when the kingdom of God would come, He replied, “Behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you” (Luke 17:21). The Lord’s word to the Pharisees indicated that He Himself was the kingdom. Where Jesus is, there the kingdom is also. The kingdom is simply the person of the King. Therefore, when we have the King, we also have the kingdom.
Life-study of Matthew
Message 14 (LSM)
OUR NEED TO BE THE CRAZY LOVERS OF JESUS
I want to say again that you need to forget about outward correction, outward improvement, and outward activity. Always pay your full attention to the inner part of your being where Jesus is. Do not try to serve the Lord, work for Him, or do anything for Him. You have to look unto Him so that He would show you all His beauty, His sweetness, and His fairness. This will attract you to love Him. We should say, “Lord Jesus, to me You are so sweet. To me You are so loving and so lovely. Whenever I call on You, I have a sweet sense deep within my being. ” We should have a love toward Jesus that is sweet to our inner sense. We should tell the Lord all the time, “O Lord Jesus, I love You. ”
Many dear Christians have been distracted by trying to do something for the Lord. This is because Satan in his subtlety would like to distract us from the very center of our being. Do not pay attention to outward activities but always return to the spirit. From within your spirit you have to tell the Lord a thousand times a day, “Lord Jesus, I love You. ” The name of Jesus is the sweetest name on earth. By telling the Lord that you love Him, you will spontaneously give more space, more room, within you to Jesus.
To say, “O Lord Jesus, I love You, ” is not just a saying. This is spiritual breathing by calling on His name. When you say, “Lord Jesus, I love You, ” you have a sweet sense within you. When you say this, you afford Him more space within your being. He will spread Himself in your being and saturate your being with all that He is, with all His riches. If you do this day and night, you will be thoroughly saturated with Jesus. This is to have Jesus revealed in you (Gal. 1:16a), living in you (2:20a), formed in you (4:19), and making His home in your whole being (Eph. 3:17a).
The Living and Practical Way to Enjoy Christ
Chapter 3 CWWL, 1972, vol. 1 (LSM)
Fremont, California, United States
Where Jesus is, our joy is there, and where we are and the Lord is, no matter the environment, our joy is there. Hallelujah, our joy is Christ Himself, and when we abide in the Lord, His joy is made full in us. Praise the Lord 😀
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Where Jesus is, my joy is there. Hallelujah! My peace I give unto you, he said, the joy and peace that money can't buy. It is lovely to be his followers, for he leads with absolute assurance. Thank you, Jesus.
Mansfield, Ohio, United States
This song has been my experience many times. Even though I have been in dire circumstances, the Lord shows himself and I experience joy. Where Jesus is my joy is there! Now I have found my greatest joy is being with other believers in the church life. Even when there are only two or three of us, Jesus is there. We could not live a Christian life without this joy.
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Where Jesus is, my joy is there!
His presence is everything to us. Without His presence we have nothing. With His presence we have everything!
Wylie, Texas, United States
Where Jesus Christ is not, there's no joy, but wherever Jesus Christ is , there's abundance of joy. Thank you Jesus for joy everlasting you have given us. Glory be to your holy name. Amen. Hallelujah there's joy!! I love the hymn.
Waltham, MA, United States
Really enjoy! Jesus is my joy!
Austin, TX, United States
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
I am really love this song and I was searching for for that hymn still I watched on you tube thank God