Ode to Joy and Perfect Love

There is so much joy in my heart
I need to tell you but where do I start?
I feel like I want to explode
This loving feeling I need to unload.
After so much pain and dismal feeling
In prayer have I found myself kneeling!
The Lord has come into my heart
And made me soar unto the heights.
I must pass this on to all I meet
These glad tidings sweep me off my feet
Rejoice! For the Lord of hosts is with me
Oh yes and wants also to be with thee.
Open up your hearts, let His joy impart
Let it open up our eyes
Help to make us realize.
All is just as simple as it seems
Joy that leaps and bounds and teems
Has my heart o'er-flowing at the seams.
Let me spread this joyful word
'Tis stronger than the strongest sword
It comes from our Lord high above
Sent to us all; "To my dearest ones, with love!"
Jesus sends to us this healing
He asks us all to join in this feeling
Happy to pass on His love
Streaming down from His heavens above.
"Stay not trapped within your fears
Let my love free you from your tears
Let this joy be freely given!"
Surround us all in gossamer ribbon
Help it spread, multiply within thee.
Aim high, do not weep
Rise above these walls of woes that keep
Surrounding our minds and hearts and souls
Let us leap, rising higher than the highest peak
Send our thoughts and minds and prayers
Ever upward through the clouds and lighted layers
Spread the word, joyfully accept the call
And ever feel connected to our Lord!
Rejoice and sing so happily
Every voice united sounds so sweet
Like angels who on high do race
To save us from this toughest place
This life so empty, incomplete
Let them aid us with touch, songs so sweet
Listen to their voices sing
Hear their joyful music ring!
They are closer to His heart
To us minister on His behalf
To these empty places all o'er the land
They do bring the brightest band
Their music chimes so divine
Cannot ever be by man described
It touches souls like strings of harp
Plucks at our minds and hearts
Ripples joyfully in pools of love
Most joyous sounds you'll ever hear
No other voice could sound so dear
Dear Jesus, Light of all the world
Reaches into our very souls
He sees all that is deep inside
Every good or evil we cannot hide
Knows our heart and all it holds
Every little thought that's stored
He does know if we're truly sorry
He sends us thoughts so good and true
Forgives our sins and loves us too!
He does not on our troubles dwell
His voice rings tender as a loving bell!
But listen well unto its knell
The time is short, do not tarry
"Please, He begs; hearken, hurry
I will not wait forever more.
Come unto Me now! I do implore!
Please be ready, bring lamps and oil
Please dear children, let me save you!"
Only give your heart free willingly
Unbidden give you all and you will see
Let me be your strength
Without me will you fail?
Choose life, choose joy,
Choose what seems the harder way
Let love divine be thine today
Let gladness come and always stay
Don't waste your time in frivolity
Use your precious time wisely
Be called, heed the messengers
Don't be Time's reluctant passenger
Give love and receive in return
The promise of this life eternal.
"Hear me, please!" Our Lord does plead
Please live life simply and do pray
For time does fly fast forward past
All that's left will be as dust
"I love you all so much! You must
Listen, learn and keep faith strong
Please oh please, don't take too long!"
Time is passing oh so fast
Hurry along before this hour is past
Too late if you do breathe your last
Not making sure our pact holds fast
Take your chance don't waste it
Life eternal is before you, just taste it
Look inside you, hurry before all changes
Slips away and leaves you crazy
Without that final chance to make
The choices that could help you take
Those first weak steps before the Lord
He waits and cries and still he smiles
"Hurry dear lamb!" the shepherd calls
"Come hasten, live in my hallowed halls
Bow down to me and offer prayers
I want to see you climb Jacob's stairs!"
They reach the very heavens up above
"A place is waiting by my side
I open up these gates so wide
I am waiting for you to decide
Choose right; choose life, my dearest child
Then ever will you always be
By my side eternally
My little child, my little dove
My most precious joy of all above!"
Surrounded by His most perfect love
Our dear One, Jesus Christ
Made the greatest sacrifice.
Please turn and yes make haste
Do not His precious blood, tears and pain let waste!
Choose life and give your all
Accept this price as paid in full
When you do heed, accept His call
Joy-filled happiness in Heaven up above
Shall be your eternal reward!