1 O the joy of souls forgiven,
saved from death and hell and loss.
For they know what they've been given
and the depth of sins now washed.
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The joy that sends my spirit soaring
is that God has died for me,
and I can shout with throngs adoring,
""Holy, mighty, great is He.""
2 Sin will soil my soul no longer.
Mercy covers guilty men.
For the Savior's blood is stronger--
blood so pure He shed for them.
3 There's no foe, no sin, nor sadness
that can take this joy away.
Even death can't end my gladness;
Jesus is my hope and stay!
4 My delight is my deliverer,
O what words can tell my joy!
He's my strength and my Redeemer,
my rejoicing evermore!
5 Now by grace through faith we see Him
as we run to arms unfurled,
crying praise with joy exceeding,
""Christ has overcome the world!""
