A new-to-me custom, hand-crafted ukulele from Hawaii, gifted to me by my cousin, stirred up joy and a new worship song. "We Need Joy" is a bouncy, bubbly request for joy and two other gifts God is more than happy to grant to his children when they ask.
We Need Joy
Verse 1:
We need joy, joy, joy, joy, joy in your Spirit!
We need joy, joy, joy, joy,
the fullness of your joy!
We need joy, joy, joy, joy, joy in your Spirit;
For the joy of the Lord is our strength!
Bridge 1:
Joy to the world, the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King!
Verse 2:
We need love, love, love, love, love in your Spirit!
We need love, love, love, love,
the fullness of your love!
We need love, love, love, love, love in your Spirit;
For the love of the Lord will endure!
Bridge 2:
O love of God, how rich and pure;
How measureless and strong!
Verse 3:
We need peace, peace, peace, peace, peace in your Spirit!
We need peace, peace, peace, peace,
the fullness of your peace!
We need peace, peace, peace, peace, peace in your Spirit;
For the peace of the Lord is our shield!
Bridge 3:
Whatever our lot, you have taught us to say,
“It is well; it is well with our soul!”
©2025 Mike Neifert
