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The Joy in the Heart

Representative Text

1 My Father is with me to guide and to bless;
There’s joy in my heart,
There’s joy in my heart;
For safely He’ll lead thro’ this world’s wilderness,
And from me He will never depart.

Refrain:
There’s joy in my heart today;
When Jesus is near no danger I fear;
His presence will be my stay;
There’s joy in my heart today.

2 Thro’ storm and thro’ tempest whatever betide,
There’s joy in my heart,
There’s joy in my heart;
For Jesus my Savior walks close by my side,
And His presence sweet peace will impart. [Refrain]

3 He’s promised to help me when earth’s helpers fail,
There’s joy in my heart,
There’s joy in my heart;
For well do I know that His love will prevail,
Brining comfort and peace to my heart. [Refrain]

Source: The King of Kings: a choice collection of gospel songs, standard hymns, choruses, children's songs, solos, duets, and quartets together with responsive readings for use in evangelistic meetings... #16

Author: Helen L. Dungan

[Helen L. Dungan] Born: Cir­ca 1855, Ohio. The 1880 cen­sus shows Dun­gan liv­ing in Fran­klin, In­di­a­na, with her hus­band James. --www.hymntime.com/tch/ Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: My Father is with me to guide and to bless
Title: The Joy in the Heart
Author: Helen L. Dungan
Language: English
Refrain First Line: There's joy in my heart today
Publication Date: 1900
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

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Carmina Sacra #11

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Eternal Praise #51

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Favorite Solos #76

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The King of Kings #16

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Twentieth (20th) Century Songs Part One #76

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