Tune: Ode to Joy, Public domain;
Lyrics: J. Chin © Copyright 2025
Verse 1.
Joy is found in Jesus’ Kingdom.
Seek it first before all things.
Toys and houses last for hours;
Jesus is forever King.
Do not worry, do not care
about your clothes, about your hair.
Joy is found in Jesus’ kingdom.
Seek it first and you’ll be there.
Verse 2.
Joy is found in Jesus’ kindness –
we do not deserve his love.
[Yet] he gives grace to every race
and pours his goodness from above.
Saying, “Sorry,” saying, “Help me,”
is the only way we’re free.
Joy is found in Jesus’ kindness.
Trust his grace and you will see.
Verse 3
Joy is found in Jesus’ reigning
even on the darkest day.
When we’re sad, when all is bad,
yes, he can help you find the way.
Trust his reasons, trust his plan –
he always holds you in his hand.
Joy is found in Jesus’ reigning.
Cling to him and you will stand.
Verse 4. (Optional. Or pick & choose which you use)
Joy is found in Jesus’ wisdom.
He knows all there is to know.
He speaks truth, he teaches goodness,
he shows us the way to go.
Read the Bible, read his light
cos only there you’ll learn what’s right.
Joy is found in Jesus’ wisdom.
Treasure it and you’ll shine bright.
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