Joy! Joy! The Mother comes, and in her arms she brings The light of all the world, the Christ, the king of kings; And in her heart the while all silently she sings.
2. Saint Joseph follows near, in rapture lost and love, While angels round about in glowing circles move, And o’er the mother broods the everlasting dove.
3. There in the temple court doth Simeon’s heart beat high, 88 And Anna feeds her soul with food of prophecy; But see! The shadows pass, the world’s true light draws nigh.
4. O Infant God, O Christ, O Light most beautiful, Thou comest joy of joys all darkness to annul; And brightest lights of earth beside, thy light are dull.
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JOY! JOY! THE MOTHER COMES - Cameroon Hymnal - KOIRLINK