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Since Christ my soul from sin set free,
This life has been a joy to me;
And 'mid earth's sorrows and its woe,
'Tis joy my Jesus here to know.
This life has been a joy to me;
And 'mid earth's sorrows and its woe,
'Tis joy my Jesus here to know.
O hallelujah, yes, 'tis joy!
For it is Christ that I enjoy!
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
For it is Christ that I enjoy!
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
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The earth was once a bitter place
Till Jesus showed His smiling face;
Now joy's begun within my soul,
'Twill last while endless ages roll.
Till Jesus showed His smiling face;
Now joy's begun within my soul,
'Twill last while endless ages roll.
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What matters where on earth we dwell?
On mountain top, or in the dell,
In cottage, or a mansion fair,
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
On mountain top, or in the dell,
In cottage, or a mansion fair,
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
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Mansfield, Ohio, United States
This song has been my experience many times. Even though I have been in dire circumstances, the Lord shows himself and I experience joy. Where Jesus is my joy is there! Now I have found my greatest joy is being with other believers in the church life. Even when there are only two or three of us, Jesus is there. We could not live a Christian life without this joy.
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Where Jesus is, my joy is there!
His presence is everything to us. Without His presence we have nothing. With His presence we have everything!
Wylie, Texas, United States
Where Jesus Christ is not, there's no joy, but wherever Jesus Christ is , there's abundance of joy. Thank you Jesus for joy everlasting you have given us. Glory be to your holy name. Amen. Hallelujah there's joy!! I love the hymn.
Waltham, MA, United States
Really enjoy! Jesus is my joy!
Austin, TX, United States
On land or sea, what matters where?
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
I am really love this song and I was searching for for that hymn still I watched on you tube thank God
Grand Forks, ND, United States
I really enjoy most of the songs. The instrument and lyrics uplift my soul when I feel lonely and bored.
Thank you so much for the inspiration and blessings it has been to me.
Atlanta, GA, United States
This hymn has always been an inspiration to me and it’s words and melody have never failed to bring me into the presence of the smiling face of Jesus.
I also appreciate and agree with Brother Steve Millers comments on the original use of the word heaven.
Meriden, KS, United States
We are currently looking for assisted living for my aging parents whose health is failing. It is a difficult transition for them after living in their home for over 50 years. This song reminds me my joy and home is wherever Jesus is.
What matters where on earth we dwell?
On mountain top, or in the dell,
In cottage, or a mansion fair,
Where Jesus is, my joy is there.
Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Charles J. Butler (USA 1860)—Butler, a Methodist, speaks of a voyage he took from his home, Camden, New Jersey, as a bachelor, to Britain around 1894, stating he roamed around the British Isles for 14 months through Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and Paris, dealing with ship stewards, street urchins, and visiting famous sites. He wrote about his trip in 1901. He later resided in Philadelphia and was a salesman and musician. He wrote “Heart Melodies # 3” with Charles Bentley (1897). He is possibly the listed secretary of the YMCA in Philadelphia in 1920.
Butter also wrote this hymn “Since Christ My Soul from Sin Set Free” which was one of the hymns selected for the memorial of a dear servant of the Lord celebrated today in the church in Newinton, Connecticut (3-06-22).
Ricky was a crazy lover of the Lord, an exceptional family man and dedicated doctor. He will be missed. The other hymn selected in his memorial titled “A Celebration of Life, ” was “Sweet Hour of Prayer. ” By William W. Walford.