O the Joy to Behold
William Stevenson • English
Primary Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9
Verse 1
O the joy to behold All the glories untold In the home of the blessed above! There the praise I will sing Of my Saviour and King, And will tell of His mercy and love.
Chorus
O the joy of that home, sweet home, sweet, sweet home! There is naught can compare with that city so fair; ‘Tis the home of the blessed—my home.
Verse 2
As I near that abode Brighter will be the road, For the glory around me will shine; From the heavenly plains I shall catch the sweet strains, And the joy of the ransomed be mine.
Chorus
O the joy of that home, sweet home, sweet, sweet home! There is naught can compare with that city so fair; ‘Tis the home of the blessed—my home.
Verse 3
And at last I shall meet, In that country so sweet, All the dear ones who’ve passed on before; There I’ll join their glad song, And with heart and with tongue Will the love that has saved us adore.
Chorus
O the joy of that home, sweet home, sweet, sweet home! There is naught can compare with that city so fair; ‘Tis the home of the blessed—my home.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- 1-corinthians 2:9