Center of My Joy

Words and Music by Gloria Gaither, Richard Smallwood Jesus You're the center of my joy All that's good and perfect Comes from You You're the heart of my contentment Hope for all I do Jesus You're the center of my joy Oh, help me sing Jesus You're the center of my joy All that's good and perfect Said it comes from You Yes it does, yes it does You're the heart of my contentment Hope for all I do What's his name? Jesus Jesus You're the center of my joy Oh When I've lost my direction You're the compass for my way You're the fire and light when Nights are long and cold In sadness You are the laughter That shadows all my fears When I'm all alone Your hand is there to hold Oh, oh Jesus, yes you are Jesus You're the center of my joy All that's good and perfect Comes from You You're the heart of my contentment Hope for all I do Jesus You're the center of my joy My joy You are why I find pleasure In the simple things in life You're the music in the meadows And the streams The voices of the children My family and my home You're the source and finisher Of my highest dreams Oh, Jesus, oh Jesus You're the center of my joy All that's good and perfect Said it comes from You Yes it does, yes it does You're the heart of my contentment Hope for all I do Oh Jesus You're the center of my joy Oh Jesus You're the center of my joy And Jesus, nobody but you, you you you you you Of my Joy Jesus, you are the center of my joy Jesus, you are the center of my joy When I was down You picked me up When I was thirsty You filled my cup Jesus You're the center of my joy Oh Jesus, You're the center of my joy Oh oh My joy Hallelujah