Ten Hymns with 'Joy' in the Title Quiz

Answer: 1867

Barney Elliott Warren was born in Lewiston, New York, on February 20, 1867. He died on April 21, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to 'Joy Unspeakable', some of Warren's better known hymns are 'It is Truly Wonderful', 'Lost Forever' and 'Under His Wings'.

Because some quiz players might not be familiar with the words to 'Joy Unspeakable', here are the lyrics:

"I have found His grace is all complete,
He supplieth every need;
While I sit and learn at Jesus' feet,
I am free, yes, free indeed.

Refrain:
"It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Full of glory, full of glory;
It is joy unspeakable and full of glory,
Oh, the half has never yet been told.

"I have found the pleasure I once craved,
It is joy and peace within;
What a wondrous blessing, I am saved
From the awful gulf of sin.

[Refrain]

"I have found that hope so bright and clear,
Living in the realm of grace;
Oh, the Savior's presence is so near,
I can see His smiling face.

[Refrain]

"I have found the joy no tongue can tell,
How its waves of glory roll;
It is like a great o'erflowing well,
Springing up within my soul.

[Refrain]"

Answer: The writer and composer were both blind.

Fanny Crosby, the writer of 'The Joyful Song' and Adam Geibel, the composer, were both blind. Crosby lost her sight in infancy while Geibel became blind due to an eye infection at age eight.

Blindness, however, never slowed down Crosby and Geibel. Crosby is credited with writing at least six thousand hymns and is known as the queen of the hymn writers. She was born 1820 in Brewster, New York.

Geibel was a successful composer, conductor and organist as well as the writer of a number of Gospel hymns. He was born 1855 in Neu­en­heim, Ger­ma­ny.

Because the popularity of 'The Joyful Song' has diminished over the years and its words not so well known today, I present its lyrics:

"Behold! a royal army,
With banner, sword and shield,
Are marching forth to conquer,
On life's great battlefield;
Its ranks are filled with soldiers,
United, bold and strong,
Who followed their Commander,
And sing their joyful song.

Refrain
"Victory, victory,
Thro' Him that redeemed us!
Victory, victory,
Thro' Jesus Christ our Lord!
Victory, victory, victory,
Thro' Jesus Christ our Lord!

"And now the foe, advancing,
That valiant host assails,
And yet they never falter,
Their courage never fails;
Their Leader calls, 'Be faithful!'
They pass the word along,
They see His signal flashing,
And shout the joyful song.

[Refrain]

"Oh, when the war is ended,
When strife and conflict cease,
When all are safely gathered
Within the vale of peace,
Before the King eternal,
That vast and mighty throng
Shall praise His Name forever,
And this shall be their song.

[Refrain]"

Answer: Mark Twain

In addition to writing the lyrics for 'Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee' and racking up numerous other accomplishments, Henry van Dyke Jr. officiated at the funeral of Mark Twain at the Brick Presbyterian Church on April 23, 1910, in New York.

Born in Germantown, Pa. in 1852, van Dyke wrote the lyrics to 'Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee' in 1907. The ever popular hymn is sung to the tune of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy'.

Van Dyke served as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands and Luxembourg from 1913 to 1917. He wrote a number of other hymns and produced numerous books and short stories.

Here are the words to 'Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee':

"Joyful, joyful, we adore You,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before You,
Op'ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!

"All Your works with joy surround You,
Earth and heav'n reflect Your rays,
Stars and angels sing around You,
Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Praising You eternally!

"Always giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Loving Father, Christ our Brother,
Let Your light upon us shine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.

"Mortals, join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
God's own love is reigning o'er us,
Joining people hand in hand.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life."

Answer: Northern Ireland

I find it highly endearing Keith and Kristyn Getty are both from Northern Ireland, a land that has been beset with heartbreaking and senseless religious conflict over the centuries. They have been a light in an ocean of darkness with their Gospel message of true love and total forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

Some people say the Northern Irish couple have re-invented the hymn with songs like 'In Christ Alone', 'The Power of the Cross', 'Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed' and 'By Faith'. Add on to that impressive list of songs is 'Joy Has Dawned'.

Keith was born in 1974 and Kristyn in 1980.

Here are the words to 'Joy Has Dawned':

"Joy has dawned upon the world,
Promised from creation --
God's salvation now unfurled,
Hope for ev'ry nation.
Not with fanfares from above,
Not with scenes of glory,
But a humble gift of love --
Jesus born of Mary.

"Sounds of wonder fill the sky
With the songs of angels
As the mighty Prince of Life
Shelters in a stable.
Hands that set each star in place,
Shaped the earth in darkness,
Cling now to a mother's breast,
Vuln'rable and helpless.

"Shepherds bow before the Lamb,
Gazing at the glory;
Gifts of men from distant lands
Prophesy the story.
Gold-a King is born today,
Incense-God is with us,
Myrrh-His death will make a way,
And by His blood He'll win us.

"Son of Adam, Son of heaven,
Given as a ransom;
Reconciling God and man,
Christ, our mighty champion!
What a Savior! What a Friend!
What a glorious myst'ry!
Once a babe in Bethlehem,
Now the Lord of hist'ry."

Answer: Minnesota

Don Moen was born June 29, 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is an extremely popular singer-songwriter, worship leader, and producer of Christian worship music with more than 5.4 million likes on his Facebook page at the time of this writing. He is a graduate of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Here are the words to 'Sing for Joy':

"If we call to Him, He will answer us
If we run to Him, He will run to us
If we lift our hands, He will lift us up
Come now praise his name, all you saints of God.
Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength, our strength

"Draw near to Him, he is here with us
Give Him your love, He's in love with us
He will heal our hearts, He will cleanse our hands
If we rend our hearts He will heal our land.
Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength, our strength

"If we call to Him, He will answer us
If we run to Him, He will run to us
If we lift our hands, He will lift us up
Come now praise his name, all you saints of God.
Draw near to Him, he is here with us
Give Him your love, He's in love with us
He will heal our hearts, He will cleanse our hands
If we rend our hearts He will heal our land.

"Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength, our strength."

Answer: Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States in 1918 when Alliene Vale was born in 1018 in Rusk, Texas. Vale was a noted interior designer when she committed her life to Jesus Christ in 1960. 'The Joy of the Lord is My Strength' was much like a one-hit wonder for Vale. The song was written in 1971 and quickly became an international sensation which has been recorded by scores of artists around the world.

Here are the lyrics for 'The Joy of the Lord is My Strength':

"The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord is my strength

"The word of faith is nigh thee
Even in thy mouth
The word of faith is nigh thee
Even in thy mouth
The word of faith is nigh thee
Even in thy mouth
The joy of the Lord is my strength

"He gives me living water
And I thirst no more
He gives me living water
And I thirst no more
He gives me living water
And I thirst no more
The joy of the Lord is my strength

"Since you have His joy
You may shout with it
Since you have His joy
You may dance with it
Since you have His joy
You may laugh with it
The joy of the Lord is my strength."

Answer: William Booth

The Salvation Army was founded by William Booth with the assistance of his wife Catherine Booth in 1865 in East London. The work of the Salvation Army now extends to more than one hundred and thirty countries around the world.

George Willis Cooke, the writer of the classic hymn 'I've Got That Joy, Joy, Joy', was born in Yorkshire, England in 1884 and died in Jamestown, New York in 1951.

There are many possible lyrics to 'I've Got That Joy, Joy, Joy'. However, the original lyrics and chorus are as follows:

"I have the joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
I have the joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay

"I have the peace that passeth understanding
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
I have the peace that passeth understanding
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay

"I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
I have the love of Jesus, love of Jesus
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay.

"For there is therefore now no condemnation
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
For there is therefore now no condemnation
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay."

Answer: Kellogg's

The correct answer is Kellogg's. W.K. Kellogg opened the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company in 1906, six years after Frank E. Belden wrote the hymn 'Joy By and By'. Belden also wrote a number of songs for noted U.S. evangelist Bil­ly Sun­day.

Here are the words to 'Joy By and By':

"O there'll be joy when the work is done,
Joy when the reapers gather home,
Bringing the sheaves at set of sun
To the New Jerusalem.

[Chorus]
"Joy, joy, there'll be joy by and by,
Joy, joy, where the joys never die;
Joy, joy; for the day draweth nigh
When the workers gather home.

"Sweet are the songs that we hope to sing,
Grateful the thanks our hearts shall bring,
Praising forever Christ our King
In the New Jerusalem."

[Chorus]
"Pure are the joys that await us there,
Many the golden mansions fair;
Jesus Himself doth them prepare,
In the New Jerusalem.

[Chorus]"

Answer: Texas

The David Crowder Band was based in Waco, Texas, when it released the highly popular Christian rock song 'Make a Joyful Noise'.

David Wallace Crowder, born November 29, 1971, was the lead singer of the now defunct band. He has been performing solo since 2012. Other members of The David Crowder Band formed the group Digital Age.

Here are the words to 'Make a Joyful Noise':

"Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth

"The flowers of the field are crying to be heard
The trees of the forest are singing
And all of the mountains with one voice
Are joining the chorus of this world
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth

"The flowers of the field are crying to be heard
The trees of the forest are singing
And all of the mountains with one voice
Are joining the chorus of this world
The flowers of the field are crying to be heard
The trees of the forest are singing
And all of the mountains with one voice
Are joining the chorus of this world
And I will not be silent, no
And I will not be quiet anymore
And I will not be silent, no
And I will not be quiet anymore
No, I will not be silent, no
And I will not be quiet anymore

"No, I will not be silent, no
I will not be quiet anymore, anymore, anymore
Running through the forest, dive into the lake
Bare feet on beaches white
Standing in the canyon, painted hills around
And the wind against my skin
Every ocean, every sea
Every river, every stream
Every mountain, every tree
Every blade of grass will sing
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
All the earth"

Answer: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts, known as the father of English hymnody, wrote 'Joy to the World' in 1719. It has become the most-published Christmas hymn in North America, according to various Websites. The words of the hymn are based on Psalm 98.

Here are the words to 'Joy to the world':

"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 Heaven, and nature sing.

"Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

"No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.

"He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love."