Sing and Be Joyful

Sing and Be Joyful

 

For His wonderful works,

 Oh may we give praise;

Sing and be joyful

 All of our days!

 

He satisfies our longing

 And fills the hungry soul;

Those who are afflicted

 He gently doth console.

 

He brings us out of darkness,

 And from the weary night;

He gives oil of joy for mourning;

 He sends us wondrous light.

 

If we will love Him,

 The Lord God most High;

If we’ll obey Him,

 And to Him draw nigh,

 

He shall redeem us

 And dwell in our heart;

He will defend us,

 And never depart!

 

 

To my sweet little niece,

 Jodie Marie, on 9-18-97