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Published: Oct 15, 2022 · Modified: Nov 9, 2022 by Birute Efe · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Joy to the World Song (Printable, Origins, and Lyrics)

"Joy to the World" is a well-known carol for Christmas. You will see every church choir singing this song on Christmas eve. 

This song talks about how the world happily celebrates the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ. Besides, it is the most popular Christmas hymn in North America. 

So, do you want to sing this song with your little ones this Christmas season, and want to know its lyrics and origin? 

Join us to unravel everything you need to know about “Joy to the World.”

Joy to the World Written Lyrics

Joy to The world! the Lord is come

Let earth receive her King

Let ev'ry heart prepare him room

And heaven and nature sing

And heaven and nature sing

And heaven and nature sing

Joy to the world! the Savior reigns

Let men their songs employ

While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains

Repeat the sounding joy

Repeat the sounding joy

Repeat the sounding joy

He rules the world with truth and grace

And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness

And wonders of His love

And wonders of His love

And wonder wonders of His love

Joy to the World Printable Lyrics

Print out the full lyrics of this song from here directly and add this to your Christmas song collection.

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Joy to the World Photo Lyrics

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Video Links

Check out the video link of this beautiful song below and memorize the song thoroughly.

Joy to the World with Lyrics | Christmas Carol & Song

History and Origin

English Minister and hymnist Isaac Watts had written this song based on the verses from the Bible, Psalm 98. 

The song was first published in 'The Psalms of David' in Watt's collection in 1719, which was imitated in the New Testament's language and applied to 'Christian State and Worship.'

Today, the carol is so popular that you will see it in most of North America's hymn books. 

Furthermore, Watts believed that the birth of Jesus Christ must be celebrated with a joyful noise. The lines, ‘And Heaven and Nature Sing,’ encourages everyone to sing the Lord’s praises. 

Later, Lowell Mason made a few changes to the tune and credited it as ‘arranged from Handel’ since the melody resembles some passages in Handel’s Messiah. 

The first four notes of this song are similar to the first four in Messiah's chorus, 'Lift up your hands,' while the hymn's third line can be in 'Comfort Ye.'

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FAQs

What was the purpose of writing Joy to the World?

The main vision of Pslam 98 is to bring joy to the people. “Joy to the World” inspires the listeners to prepare for the future where sin will completely be banished, and we all will praise the almighty with glee.

How did Jesus bring Joy to the World?

Jesus Christ's entire ministry was filled with bringing joy to the World. He performed his first miracle that was turning water into wine. He also healed people who were blind, lame, and sick. 

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