Couplet 1

You're the light to all in darkness
Defender of the weak
You sustain the humble-hearted
You're my joy You're my joy

Couplet 2

A friend to the forgotten
You heal the wounded soul
You're the hope when hope is distant
You're my joy You're my joy

Refrain

I'll rejoice in the Lord
And my song will ever be
To the God of salvation
The risen reigning King
Oh Your Word is alive
It's the strength that carries me

Interlude

You're my joy

Couplet 3

You’re salvation to every sinner
Grace to restless hearts
You're my refuge in the wreckage
You're my joy You're my joy

Couplet 4

You're the God of endless mercy
The answer for the world
You're the treasure for the searching
You're my joy You're my joy

Refrain

I'll rejoice in the Lord
And my song will ever be
To the God of salvation
The risen reigning King
Oh Your Word is alive
It's the strength that carries me

Interlude

You're my joy
You're my joy

Pont

Joyful joyful we adore You
King of Glory source of life
Through the night we lift our voices
Joy will come with morning light

Refrain

I'll rejoice in the Lord
And my song will ever be
To the God of salvation
The risen reigning King
I'll rejoice in the Lord
And my song will ever be
To the God of salvation
The risen reigning King
Oh Your Word is alive
It's the strength that carries me