Joy to the World
In 1719, Isaac Watts published Joy to the World as an interpretation of Psalm 98, with references to Psalm 96 and Genesis 3. Somehow, it became a song usually associated with Christmas. But it’s not a Christmas carol or hymn. It’s not about Advent.
By the way, advent simply means the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. So Joy to the World isn’t…
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