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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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Columbus, Ohio, United States
Col. 1:10
To walk worthily of the Lord to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and growing by the full knowledge of God,
Col. 1:11
Being empowered with all power, according to the might of His glory, unto all endurance and long-suffering with joy,
With joy- in the following verses vv12-23 illustrate that Christ is our joy! By His becoming our redemption, transferring us into the light, qualifying us to partake of Him as our allotted portion, fulfilling God's economy in us by reconciling us that He gain the first place in us through His spreading Christ becomes our joy.
When we know that God's will is to spread Himself into us through the endurance of long-suffering we must then see who Christ Jesus is! Hence verses 12-23. Christ is our joy. He is our grace. He is the power of all power that empowers us to go through suffering that God may gain us!
This is why Paul says in v24a: I now rejoice in my suffering
Chino Hills, California, United States
Where Jesus is my joy is there!!
Anaheim, California, United States
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!
New York, United States
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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.
United States
Where Jesus is, my joy is there!
Beijing, China
Where Jesus is, always my joy is there!
London, United Kingdom
I am short of words to express how I feel! This hymn is heavenly! Lord Jesus You are God! You are Man! You are heaven on earth! How is it that you have accomplished so much for God and for Man?
Lord show us more of Yourself. Lead us as the Spirit of reality into all the reality of the Triune God. Thank You for all the gifts in Your body to build up Your dwelling place on earth. Amen!
Where Jesus is my joy is there! Lord make this completely true to each one of us. Amen!
Tacoma, WA, United States
Oh Lord Jesus, Truly You Are Our JOY!!
Harlingen, Texas, United States
Where Jesus is my Joy is there!!!
United States
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
No matter Diamond Bar, CA or Brooklyn, NY, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, our joy is there:)