Joy is here and all is ready,
hurry to the Father’s house.
Empty chairs around his table;
step inside and take your place.

Come, the least, the lost, the lonely,
without money, buy and eat.
Royal robes will be provided,
dancing shoes for heavy feet.
Long before we ever knew Him,
we were treasured, loved and known.

Joy, oh joy, beyond our dreaming.
Joy of heaven to earth come down.
Joy, the King of love is calling:
‘There is room in our Father’s house.
Welcome to the Father’s house!’

Who is He that spreads this table?
None but heaven’s almighty King.
See your name in golden letters
His own hand has written.
Laugh away the lies of ‘useless’
In his wounds come read your worth.

Joy, oh joy! (clap x3)
Joy, oh joy! (clap x3)
Joy, oh joy! (clap x3)
You are treasured, loved and known.

Joy, oh joy, beyond our dreaming.
Joy of heaven to earth come down.
Joy, the King of love is calling:
‘There is room in our Father’s house.
Welcome to the Father’s house!
There is room in our Father’s house.
Welcome to the Father’s house!’

CCLI Song # 7269223
Words and Music by Graham Kendrick
© 2025 Make Way Music. www.grahamkendrick.co.uk

Written to celebrate Shaftesbury, the national Christian charity supporting adults and children with disabilities to live a life that adds up for them.