there is joy in the lord there is love in his spirit there is hope in the knowledge of him there s a fountain that flows like a river from heaven abounding in love to my soul all blessing and honor are his all glory and power are his let all wisdom and strength be the lord s in this place let all glory be given to him there is joy in the lord there is love in his spirit there is hope in the knowledge of him there s a fountain i know every time i am near it my heart overflows to the lord