Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)

Writer(s): Ed Cash , Chris Tomlin , Matt Gilder
Scripture Reference: John 16:21

Chris Tomlin’s version of the song updates the melody and adds a chorus.

Chorus
Joy, unspeakable joy
An overflowing well
No tongue can tell
Joy, unspeakable joy
Rises in my soul
Never lets me go

The original song "Joy to the World" was written by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 in Watts' collection; The Psalms of David: Imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship. Watts wrote the words of "Joy to the World" as a hymn glorifying Christ's triumphant return at the end of the age, rather than a song celebrating His first coming. Only the second half of Watts' lyrics are still used today.