That would be joyful is a legitimate folk song. Joyful p.1 Joyful p. 2 Joyful 513 Tune: B. F. White, 1855 Lyrics: Isaac Watts, 1724 Meter: Common Meter Double (8,6,8,6,8,6,8,6) Am I a soldier of the cross, A foll'wer of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name? Must I be carried to the skies On flow'ry beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize And sailed through bloody seas? Chorus: Oh, that will be joyful to meet To part no more On Canaan's happy shore; We all shall meet at Jesus' feet With those who've gone before. Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace To help me on to God? Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy Word. (Chorus)
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