1 Who can describe the joys that rise Thro' all the courts of Paradise To see a prodigal return, To see an heir of glory born?
2 With joy the Father doth approve The fruit of his eternal love; The Son with joy looks down and sees The purchase of his agonies.
3 The Spirit takes delight to view The holy soul he form'd anew; And saints and angels join to sing The growing empire of their King.