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J. Marinus Jensen’s text is an optimistic reminder that despite sorrows in this life we are also created to have joy. “What gratitude to God we bring that mankind may have joy.” Daniel Carter’s melody and accompaniment are set in a neo-baroque style that gives performers and listeners a feeling of a joyful dance. Suitable for worship, devotionals, recitals, and concerts.

Full text:
A voice hath spoken from the dust, Its message pure, without alloy, Of treasured hope and sacred trust: Oh, “men are that they may have joy.”

Should sorrow come, we’ll not despair, For He would not that men should pine. The grief that comes we’ll learn to bear Until again the sun doth shine.

For Adam feel that man might be, And men are that they may have joy. What gratitude to God we bring That mankind may have joy.

Before the Lord, then, humbly go. His message will our spirits buoy. On us his blessings he’ll bestow, For “men are that they may have joy.”

For Adam feel that man might be, And men are that they may have joy. What gratitude to God we bring That mankind may have joy.