1 Oh, be joyful in the Lord
For his love like sunshine poured,
For the arms of might that compass us around;
For the “present help” so sure,
For the mercies that endure,
Let the cheerful notes of praise resound.

Refrain:
Oh, be joyful in the Lord,
And the welcome tidings tell,
Like a gladly ringing chorus,
Like a sweetly chiming bell;
That he makes his people happy,
That he “doeth all things well,”
Oh, be joyful in the Lord.

2 Oh, be joyful in the Lord;
Swell the grand thanksgiving chord,
For the uttermost salvation bless his name!
For the privilege of prayer,
For the blessings all may share,
Sing his goodness, and his grace proclaim. [Refrain]

3 Oh, be joyful in the Lord
For the promise-bearing Word,
Like a beacon-light that shines across the sea;
It will guide us till we come
To the everlasting home,
Till we join the endless jubilee. [Refrain]