KEY:  Dm-D

TEXT:  Eileen Berry, 2007

MUSIC:  Dan Forrest, 2007

hymnal score

instrumental hymnal score

“Carol of Joy” was originally published as a choral anthem by Dan Forrest. You can view, listen to, and purchase the sheet music here.

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Lyrics:
VERSE 1:
Green leaves all fallen, withered and dry;
Brief sunset fading, dim winter sky.
Lengthening shadows,
Dark closing in;
Then, through the stillness, carols begin!
Oh fallen world, to you is the song--
Death holds you fast and night tarries long.
Jesus is born, your curse to destroy!
Sweet to your ears, a carol of Joy!

VERSE 2:
Pale moon ascending, solemn and slow;
Cold barren hillside, shrouded in snow;
Deep, empty valley veiled by the night;
Hear angel music--hopeful and bright!
Oh fearful world, to you is the song--
Peace with your God, and pardon for wrong!
Tidings for sinners, burdened and bound--
carol of joy, a Savior is found!

VERSE 3:
Earth wrapped in sorrow, lift up your eyes!
Thrill to the chorus filling the skies!
Look up sad hearted--witness God's love!
Join in the carol swelling above!
O friendless world, to you is the song!
All Heaven's joy to you may belong!
You who are lonely, laden, forlorn--
Now unto you, a Savior is born.

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