Our reasons for joy

Our reasons for joy are abundant,
Like riches increasing in worth.
Desirable things of all nations
Are joining us in all the earth.
The joy in our heart is well-founded,
With roots reaching deep in God’s word.
We daily partake of its teachings
Faith follows the things we have heard

Our causes for joy are deep-seated,
Like embers that burn in our hearts
Though troubles and trials beset us,
Endurance jehovah imparts
Jehovah our God is our joy,
The work of his hands our delight.
How deep are his thoughts, how great are his works,
Abounding in goodness and might!

We gladly behold his productions,
The heavens, the sea, and the land
We gaze at the book of creation,
Applauding the work of his hand
Triumphantly we now bear witness,
Proclaiming the kingdom of God

The news of its birth and its blessings,
We joyously spread all abroad
Eternal rejoicing approaches,
Like daylight that follows the night
The promised new earth and new heavens
Will bring everlasting delight
Jehovah our God is our joy,
The work of his hands our delight.
How deep are his thoughts, how great are his works,
Abounding in goodness and might!