Joy in Heaven For a Repenting Sinner

Who can describe the joys that rise

Author: Isaac Watts
Published in 134 hymnals

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1 Who can describe the joys that rise
Through all the courts of Paradise,
To see a prodigal return,
To see an heir of glory born?

2 With joy the Father does approve
The fruit of his eternal love;
The Son with joy looks down and sees
The purchase of his agonies.

3 The Spirit takes delight to view
The holy soul he formed anew;
And saints and angels join to sing,
The growing empire of their King.

Source: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #422

Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line: Who can describe the joys that rise
Title: Joy in Heaven For a Repenting Sinner
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #564

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The Hymn Book of the Free Methodist Church #381

The Hymns of "Happy Voices" (without music) #d235

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The New Congregational Hymn and Tune Book, for Public, Social and Private Worship #99

The Prayer Meeting Hymn Book #d299

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The Psalmist #779

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The Psalmist #779

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The Psalmody #460

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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #328

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The Psalms of David #I.CI

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The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. #A101

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The Reformed Methodist Pocket Hymnal #II.94

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The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book #248a

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d1231

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The Sabbath School Lute #33

The Sacred Lute #d400

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The Sacred Lyre #227

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The Saint's Harp #124

The Service of Song for Baptist Churches #d1012

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The Social Psalmist #125

The Union Singing Book #d140

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The Union Singing Book #38b

The Vestry Hymn Book #d555

The Village Hymn book #d301

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The Virginia Selection of Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #134

The Voice of Praise #d303

Times of Refreshing #d213

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Times of Refreshing #173

Times of Refreshing #d266

Triune Hymnal #d191

Union Hymns. Rev. #d487

Union Hymns. Rev. #d503

Virginia Selection of Psalms #d497

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