Scripture Verse

In Thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Ed­win O. Ex­cell, 1902 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Edwin O. Excell (1851–1921)

Lyrics

My soul is so happy in Je­sus,
For He is so precious to me;
His voice it is music to hear it,
His face it is Hea­ven to see.

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I am happy in Him,
I am happy in Him;
My soul with de­light
He fills day and night
For I am happy in Him.

He sought me so long ere I knew Him,
When wand’ring afar from the fold;
Safe home in His arms He hath bro’t me,
To where there are pleasures un­told.

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His love and His mercy sur­round me,
His grace like a river doth flow;
His Spi­rit, to guide and to com­fort,
Is with me wherever I go.

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They say I shall some day be like Him,
My cross and my bur­den lay down;
Till then I will ever be faith­ful,
In gathering gems for His crown.

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