The Purest Joy

The purest joy in all the world
Does grow when heaven becomes unfurled

It is when we stand near heaven on earth
And mysteries appear to show us our worth

It is when God's light and truth does reach
Unto our souls to lift us and to teach

It is when hearts unto heaven beseech
And then clean hands are given to each

It is when what's sweet, what heaven's made of
Does edify and treat us with love

May we seek for and find true dignity
And leave our sins behind for eternity

And then may our homesteads have what does increase
With Christ's light in our heads ever filling us with peace

May heartfelt prayers ascend above as we strive to hold to the rod
May we then find everlasting love- there to know and dwell with God