#8: Scriptures behind the song “Joy to the World” by Isaac Watts (1719)
“Joy to the World,” a hymn by Isaac Watts, was set to music by Lowell Mason in 1836. It celebrates Jesus’ birth, highlighting themes of joy and redemption. The song connects to various scriptures, including Psalm 96 and Genesis, emphasizing the reversal of the curse through Christ, calling all to rejoice and praise.