Northfield Hymnal ‎#51

51. The Life of Joy

1 I’ve found the life of truest joy,
My heart is overflowing;
By day and night my glad employ,
This secret to be showing.

Refrain:
Oh, the joy of loving Jesus,
Oh, the gladness that is giv’n;
When we know the Father sees us
One with Jesus there in Heav’n.

2 Once selfish joy I vainly tried,
And sought the world for pleasure;
Now self with Christ is crucified,
And He is all my treasure. [Refrain]

3 But now the truth that makes me free
Is like a well upspringing;
The risen Christ now lives in me,
And fills my soul with singing. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I've found the life of truest joy
• Title: The Life of Joy
• Author: Maj. D. W. Whittle
• Refrain First Line: Oh, the joy of loving Jesus
• Publication Date: 1904
• Topic: Joy
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I've found the life of truest joy]
• Composer: May Whittle Moody
• Notes: Now Public Domain.