OH WHAT JOY IT IS TO SING
A variation on the words of "Jingle Bells"

The words of this familiar carol have been revised
making it better suited for use in Christian worship services.
Though the revised words are copyrighted ©2000 by James A. Fowler,
all persons are free to utilize them in any way they see fit.

OH WHAT JOY IT IS TO SING
(to the tune of Jingle Bells)

Dashing through our lives,
With too much on our minds,
This our joy deprives,
And our spirit binds.
But the gospel rings
Making spirits bright
What joy it is that Jesus brings,
A hopeful song tonight.

(Chorus)
Oh, glory dwells; worship swells;
Jesus is the way.
Oh what fun it is to sing
Of the grace we can't repay,
Oh, glory dwells; worship swells;
Jesus is the way.
Oh what fun it is to sing
Of the grace we can't repay.

I sought to have some fun;
I thought I'd take control;
And soon the Evil One
Was tempting my poor soul;
His attitude was mean.
My downfall was his goal.
But Christ within did intervene;
His grace I must extol.

(Chorus)

It was not long ago,
The story I must tell,
I thought I'd run the show,
And on my face I fell;
Forever full of grace
My God His hand extended,
And lifted me from my disgrace;
The sin, it was transcended.

(Chorus)