Joy of my soul, Joy of my heart, <br />You've given me love from the very start; <br />In you I live, I move and I breathe ~ <br />To you my whole being does cleave. <br /> <br />Joy of my soul, Joy of my spirit, <br />Of goodness ~ may I be drawn near it <br />And to all that is holy, right and true, <br />May I ever be totally committed to you. <br /> <br />Joy of my soul, Joy of my life, <br />You are the Rock during all the strife. <br />Many are the benefits you freely give; <br />Because of you, I have the will to live. <br /> <br />Joy of my soul, Joy of my heart, <br />Let's assure one another, we'll never part. <br />You are my Lord, my God, my All; <br />I obey your statutes, I love your Law. <br /> <br />Joy of my soul, Joy of my spirit <br />Absence from you, I surely would fear it. <br />Never permit me to ever stray <br />Protect me ever and always, I pray. <br /> <br />Joy of my soul, Joy of my life, <br />Sin pierces your heart ~ like a knife. <br />You are The Lord of Lords and The King of Kings, <br />O the JOY your Salvation brings. <br /> <br />The battle for good and evil still wages, <br />But You, O Lord, are JOY for all ages. <br />Judgement day will soon arrive; <br />The goats'll die and the sheep'll thrive. <br />Please God ~ your faithful ones'll be alive. <br /> <br />O Jesus, as Groom, you'll come for your Bride <br />You'll draw her very close to your side <br />Embrace her with your arms open wide <br />And together in Heaven forever abide. <br /> <br />You, O Lord, are JOY for all ages. <br />JOY, JOY, JOY! <br />YOU are JOY for All Ages! ! ! <br /> <br />August 20,2006<br /><br />Carmela Patterson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/joy-of-my-soul/
