JOY OF THE LORD

LYRICS

The joy of the Lord is our strength
The joy of the Lord is our strength
He will do more than we ask Him to do
Though we’re cast down, He will carry us through

We believe we will see
The goodness of the Lord in the land of the living
We believe we will see
The goodness of the Lord
The goodness of the Lord

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  • “Joy of the Lord” is a song of simple, sturdy trust. The repeated line — “The joy of the Lord is our strength” — reminds us that Christian joy is not rooted in easy circumstances or passing emotion. It is rooted in the Lord Himself.

    Scripture often speaks of joy as something deeper than happiness. Joy can strengthen weary people. Joy can rise in sorrow. Joy can teach us to hope when we are cast down. This song gives the Church a short confession to sing again and again: the Lord is our strength, and He will carry us through.

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  • from The Resting Place, released Fall 2026

    Writers: Jeremy Casella, Natalie Schlabs, Karin Simmons, Rachel Wilhelm