Joy That Stays

Liturgical hip hop with neo-taizé hooks employs layered vocal ostinatos, harmonized by a small ensemble or choir, over minimal organ and gentle hand percussion, Verses feature meditative spoken rap, supported by subtle choral call-and-response and sparse keys, Subdued beats, chimes, and occasional bell or incense shaker accents add ecclesiastical texture throughout

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[Intro] [whispered] Rejoice in the Lord Again, rejoice [Chorus] Joy of the Lord, my strength, my song I rejoice in You, all day long You fill my heart, You lift my eyes Joy that stays when the sorrow dies [Verse 1] Rejoice in the Lord, again I say it Even in pressure, I choose to pray it Tears in the night, but the dawn runs in You turn my mourning, pull me into dance again You say, “Eat the feast, let the day be holy” Joy in Your presence, that’s where You hold me Fullness of gladness, right at Your side Not just a feeling, it’s a place I can hide Trials hit hard, but they shape my trust Faith under fire turns dust to rough diamonds Count it all joy when the storm clouds break ‘Cause patient hearts rise where the ground once shook and quaked [Chorus] [Verse 2] I shout with gladness, serve with a bright face Come through the gates with a loud praise You’re my delight, though I’ve never seen A love so real in a world half-dreamed Inexpressible joy, deep, shining Guarding my soul, steady, refining Hope overflowing, peace like a river Spirit inside, constant giver You write my story past the dark night’s end You spin off sorrow, cloth it into dance again You fill my cup till it shakes with light Joy made complete as I stay in the Vine [Chorus] [Bridge] [call] Even in trial? [response] Joy that stays [call] Even in waiting? [response] Joy that stays [call] Even in weeping? [response] Joy that stays Till the morning breaks Joy that stays [Chorus]

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