Joy to the WOrld

The Story Behind "Joy to the World!"

The Story Behind   "Joy to the World!"

“Joy to the World” is one of the most beloved carols. But, a review of the history of the song proves that it is actually not a carol. In fact, it isn’t even about Christmas—at least not as its author intended.

Isaac Watts, the author of this hymn, is considered to be the “father of English hymns,” having penned more than 750 hymns.

Isaac Watts was born in 1674, in South Hampton, England. He was raised in a deeply religious family. In fact, Watts earliest memories were of his father’s convictions about religious liberty. His father was jailed twice rather than conform to the Church of England…