WHO can describe the joys that rise Through all the courts of Paradise, To see...

WHO can describe the joys that rise Through all the courts of Paradise, To see a prodigal return, To see an heir of glory born?

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.

The Spirit takes delight to view The contrite soul he formed anew; And saints and angels join to sing The growing empire of their King.