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Exceeding Joy
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Jul 12, 2026 updated
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Hillsong United's 'Exceeding Joy' is a worship song celebrating the joy and salvation found in Jesus Christ. The lyrics express gratitude for God's mercy, grace, and eternal life, emphasizing how He lifted the singer from darkness and sin. The chorus magnifies the Lord and rejoices in God as Savior, highlighting His holiness and mighty works. The song also speaks of praising Jesus through trials and loving Him without seeing Him, reflecting a deep, faith-filled devotion. It draws on themes of redemption and thanksgiving, encouraging believers to find joy in God's love and salvation.
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I have found exceeding joy,
Jesus answered when I called
this Name that has saved me,
pure love that embraced me.
Mercy, grace, eternal life.
Bought from darkness to His light.
While lost in my sin, He
raised me and made me live.
Chorus:
My soul magnifies the Lord,
my heart joys in God my Saviour,
for He lifts the lowly,
He's done great things for me.
I will sing, praising evermore,
He is mighty and Holy is His Name.
I will lift my head up high,
praising Jesus through each trial.
Though I have not seen Him,
I love Him completely.