Hymn
The Fruit of Joy
Words: Ryan Daniel Cornett
Music: Anonymous
Tune: BINGHAM
Meter: C.M.
Stanza 1
The fruit of joy, in Heaven set,
Tastes ever sweet to me;
Its flavors make my soul forget
Old sorrows' dying tree.
Stanza 2
With thankfulness my healing balm,
And gratitude, my salve,
I'm soothed with blessed, peaceful calm,
Content in who I have.
Stanza 3
The daily bread from Heaven's grain
Will cheer my longing soul;
New morning mercies fall like rain
To make my spirit whole.
Stanza 4
By grace through this enduring faith,
With mirth I greet the day
And smile e'en when in paths of death,
For Jesus guides my way.
Stanza 5
My living Lord, my happiness,
Who called me from the night,
Is leading me to rapturous bliss
Of everlasting light.
About the song
Everyday gratitude and renewed mercies nourish joy and contentment in Christ through life and death.
Themes
Scripture references
Galatians 5:22; Lamentations 3:22-23; Psalm 23:4; Philippians 4:11-13