Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#398

398. Down in My Heart

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1 I have the joy, joy, joy, joy
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart,
I have the joy, joy, joy, joy
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart to stay.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.

2 I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus,
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart,
I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus,
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart to stay.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.

3 I have the peace that passes understanding,
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart,
I have the peace that passes understanding,
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart to stay.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.

4 I have the wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart,
I have the wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer,
down in my heart, (where?)
down in my heart to stay.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.
And I'm so happy, so very happy,
I have the love of Jesus in my heart.

Text Information

• First Line: I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart
• Title: Down in My Heart
• Author: George W. Cooke
• Refrain First Line: And I'm so happy, so very happy
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 57:7
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Children; Joy; Peace

Tune Information

• Name: I'VE GOT THE JOY
• Composer: George W. Cooke
• Arranger: Helen Gierke
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2007, GIA Publications, Inc. and NACCC