{VERSE}  
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The joy of the Lord it is my strength, I will not falter, I will not faint 
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He is my shepherd; I am not afraid 
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The joy of the Lord is my strength 
 
{CHORUS} 
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      The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord 
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     The joy of the Lord is my strength (repeat!) 
 
The joy of the Lord it is my strength 
He will uphold me all of my days 
I am surrounded by mercy and grace 
The joy of the Lord is my strength 
 
The joy of the Lord it is my strength 
I will not waiver, walking by faith 
He will be strong to deliver me safe 
The joy of the Lord is my strength