Oh the joy

O-oh

I'm trading my sorrows
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying them down
For the joy of the L-ord

For the joy
(2X)

I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying them down
For the joy of the L-ord

Y-eah

For the joy

I am pressed but not crushed
Persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse
For His promise will endure
His joy is gonna be my str-ength
Though the sorrow may last for the night
Joy comes with the morn-ing

(Repeat 1st