The English hymn writer Isaac Watts wrote the lyrics to
"Joy to the World". He based them on Psalm 98 in the
Bible. This song was first published in the author's
collection "The Psalms of David: Imitated in the
language of the New Testament, and applied to the
Christian state and worship". This original publication
used different music to that used today. The music
currently associated with "Joy to the world" was added
by Lowell Mason in 1839. The music is believed to have
originated from George...(+)
The English hymn writer Isaac Watts wrote the lyrics to
"Joy to the World". He based them on Psalm 98 in the
Bible. This song was first published in the author's
collection "The Psalms of David: Imitated in the
language of the New Testament, and applied to the
Christian state and worship". This original publication
used different music to that used today. The music
currently associated with "Joy to the world" was added
by Lowell Mason in 1839. The music is believed to have
originated from George Frideric Handel. In modern times
the song is one of the most published hymns in North
America.
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