Vashawn Mitchell - Everlasting Joy Lyrics
Lyrics
The world was sad, full of tears
Until you came down, till you came down
You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
The world was sad, full of tears
Until you came down, till you came down
You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
Brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
With truth and grace, my God rules
All will see the salvation, He makes the nations move
With truth and grace, my God rules
All will see the salvation, He makes the nations move
[?] righteousness
[?] righteousness
And all will see the salvation of our God
And all will see the salvation of our God
And all will see the salvation of our God
And all will see the salvation of our God
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns
Let the heavens rejoice
Let the earth be glad
Thank You for Your joy
(You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy
You brought joy, so much joy
You brought joy, everlasting joy)
Thank You for Your joy
Thank You for Your joy
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
For He alone is worthy, for He alone is worthy
For He alone is worthy, we are for You, Christ, the Lord
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VaShawn Mitchell - Everlasting Joy (The Home For Christmas Sessions) ft. Taelia Robinson
Meaning & Inspiration
Vashawn Mitchell's "Everlasting Joy," released on December 11, 2020, as part of the *Home For Christmas* digital EP, offers a profound and stirring testament to the transformative power of Christ's arrival. The song immediately establishes a narrative of a world steeped in sorrow, a sentiment eloquently captured by the opening lines describing a planet “sad, full of tears.” This echoes the prophetic words of Isaiah, who foretold of a time when "the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of shadow—light has dawned on them" (Isaiah 9:2). Mitchell’s assertion that "you came down" directly references the Incarnation, the miraculous descent of God's Son into humanity, a core tenet of Christian faith. This divine intervention is presented not as a fleeting moment, but as the very source of “so much joy,” culminating in “everlasting joy,” a concept deeply rooted in the promises of God found throughout Scripture.
The song masterfully weaves in the timeless carol "Joy to the World," anchoring its message within the familiar and beloved narrative of Christ's birth. The lines, "Joy to the world, the Lord is come, Let earth receive her King," are a direct invocation of the immense significance of this event. This proclamation resonates with the angel's announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2:10, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." The plea, "Let every heart prepare Him room," is a call to spiritual receptivity, mirroring the parable of the sower where a receptive heart yields a bountiful harvest (Mark 4:20). The ensuing imagery of "heaven and nature sing" paints a picture of universal celebration, a harmonious chorus of creation acknowledging its King, a theme found in Psalm 148, which calls on all of creation to praise God.
Mitchell shifts to a declaration of God's sovereign reign with the verse, "With truth and grace, my God rules." This highlights the benevolent and just nature of His leadership, directly aligning with biblical descriptions of God's character. The assurance that "All will see the salvation, He makes the nations move" is a powerful articulation of God's redemptive plan for all humanity, as prophesied in Isaiah 49:6, "It is too small a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved of Israel; I will make you a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." The recurring phrase, "All will see the salvation of our God," serves as a constant reminder of the ultimate triumph and universal reach of God's saving power, a fulfillment of Jesus' own words in John 3:16, that "whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The powerful reiteration of "With truth and grace, my God rules and He reigns" reinforces the enduring and unshakeable authority of the Almighty. The song concludes with a heartfelt expression of gratitude, "Thank You for Your joy," and a final, fervent call to worship: "O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord." This perfectly encapsulates the Christian response to the gift of salvation and the immense joy it brings, acknowledging Christ's sole worthiness as stated in Revelation 5:12, where a mighty voice proclaims, "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!" "Everlasting Joy" is more than a Christmas song; it is an anthem of redemption and a profound reminder of the enduring, life-altering joy that God’s presence brings into a world desperately in need of His light and love.