Center of My Joy

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.

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;
Thro' the sadness, You are the laughter
That shadows all my fears,
When I'm down and out Your hand is there to hold.

You are why I find pleasure in the simple things in life,
You're the music in the meadows and the streams;
You're in the voices of my children,
In my family and my home,
You're the source and finisher of my highest dreams.

Jesus, You're all that I need,
You are my joy, You are Jesus,
You're the center of my joy.

Gloria Gather and Richard Smallwood