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The song expresses joy over the coming of the Lord, not necessarily referring to the birth of Jesus but to his Second Coming or the spreading of Christian values. However, it has become a staple in Christmas celebrations due to its joyful message and festive feel.
The song's message of joy, celebration, and the divine governance has made it a beloved part of the Christmas tradition, transcending its original context to become a universal call for happiness and hope.
Joy to The world! the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let ev'ry heart prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world! the Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonder wonders of His love
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