"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23.
Joy is one of those things that everyone would like to have. And folks try to find it in so many wrong ways … Possessions, parties, relationships, money, investments … are just some of the ways that people try. But none of these can provide real joy for joy is a fruit of the spirit and comes only in knowing the Lord.
And that is the truth shared in this chorus. "If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy, let Jesus come into your heart."
Joseph D. Carlson penned the words and music of this classic chorus in 1939. Before he was converted he conducted a dance orchestra in Minnesota. But after his conversion he wrote these words as his personal testimony.
Carlson became primarily interested in evangelism and missions and made annual visits to mission fields. He served as Executive Director of International Christian Ministries and of the Mission to Children, Inc. and he conducted a daily radio ministry.
Personally, as I have been involved for decades ministering to children, this chorus was one that we often used to share the gospel. There were others that also shared about joy – "I have the joy, joy, joy down in my heart", "Joy is the flag flown high from the castle of my heart when the king is in residence there", "Jesus, and Others and You, what a wonderful way to spell joy" – but Carlson's chorus really shared the Gospel in a simple and powerful way.
"Your sins He'll wash away, your night He'll turn to day, your life He'll make it over anew. If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy, let Jesus come into your heart."
Are you looking for real joy in your life? If you are, then Jesus is your only answer. Let Him come into your heart today. Don't delay.
If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy,
Let Jesus come into your heart;
If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy,
Let Jesus come into your heart.
Your sins He'll wash away,
Your night He'll turn to day,
Your life He'll make it over anew;
I you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy,
Let Jesus come into your heart.
Listen to it here. JOY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GztK6U95y6Q
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