I used to sing this song as a child. I haven’t heard Happiness is the Lord in a very long time so when I saw it in my songbook I thought… let’s share it! 🙂
The History
Author is Ira F. Stanphill who was an Assemblies of God pastor. He also sang and wrote gospel songs. By the time he was 10 years old he was playing many instrument: Piano, ukulele, organ, and accordion. He was writing songs by the time he was 17 as well as working at revival meetings, and singing at various church meetings/gatherings. He worked as a singing evangelist. He was born in New Mexico in 1914 and died in 1993.
Lyrics to Happiness is the Lord
Happiness is to know the Saviour,
Living a life within His favour,
Having a change in my behaviour,
Happiness is the Lord.
Happiness is a new creation,
Jesus and me in close relation,
Having a part in His salvation,
Happiness is the Lord.
Real joy is mine,
No matter if the teardrops start,
I’ve found a secret,
It’s Jesus in my heart.
Happiness is to be forgiven,
Living a life that’s worth the livin’,
Taking a try that leads to Heaven,
Happiness is the Lord.
Real joy is mine,
No matter if the teardrops start,
I’ve found a secret,
It’s Jesus in my heart,
Jesus in my heart.
Happiness is to be forgiven,
Living a life that’s worth the livin’,
Taking a trip that leads to Heaven,
Happiness is the Lord,
Happiness is the Lord,
Happiness is the Lord.
I don’t know this one at all. I like the words of it.
I love it when I can introduce new songs to people… even if the song itself has been around a while. 🙂