No Greater Joy

I've got the joy of salvation filling up my heart
And overflowing into my attitude;
It fills me with fervor to ever gladly impart
The Reason for the ecstasy of my mood.

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Since in me the Holy Spirit took up residence,
I feel my woes and worries all taking flight;
This matchless joy took their place, and as a consequence,
I now see all creation by Heaven’s light.

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It radiates through contentment shining on my face;
It is ever with me in my daily walk;
It gives to me the kind of smiles the world can't erase;
It’s effect on me is heard in how I talk.

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It saturates my senses and permeates my will;
It makes me view all mankind through loving eyes;
Infecting others with its cause is my greatest thrill;
To the human soul there is no greater prize.

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It gives me a peace surpassing all I’ve ever known;
I no longer shudder at the thought of death;
It fills my lips with hymns of praise aimed at Heaven’s throne
And my heart with gratitude for life's every breath.