1.

There’s a joy in my heart that the world can’t give,
For it comes from God alone.
I have given my life as a sacrifice
To the One to whom all I owe.
All my burdens and chains have been lifted,
And my spirit has been set free
From the things of the earth
By a heav’nly birth.
What a glorious liberty!

2.

O the joy in a life of reality!
Such a work of love divine.
“None of self; all of Him” is my cry within—
Trusting, serving Him all the time.
Not a care nor a fear can alarm me,
For my anchor is firm in Him.
From all sin turned away,
Pleasing Him each day—
What a glorious victory!

3.

What a joy to be called to eternal life,
To become His spotless bride—
Dead to sin, raised with Him, now to reign with Him,
Ever walking close by His side.
O I praise God for such a salvation—
From this body to be set free.
Faithful be, ready be;
Soon our Lord we’ll see.
What a glorious liberty!

Written in 1976 by Dianne Jost (published in 2007)Composed by Carrie Jacobs-BondText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagCanada ⋅ G