Joy, happiness, peace--the light of life shines bright.
The heart of man burns brighter than the day.
Do not despair. Do not give up the fight.

Life is beautiful in the creator's sight:
He created us to live in His way.
Joy, happiness, peace--the light of life shines bright.

The world has seen its share of plight.
Even a saint might be filled with dismay.
Do not despair. Do not give up the fight.

Heaven gleams an immaculate white.
Angels will greet you and say,
"Joy, happiness, peace--the light of life shines bright."

When the world is rough and the dog continues to bite,
think of the child born to sleep on hay one December night.
Do not despair. Do not give up the fight.

The Prince of Peace was born to cleanse our sins
And through His grace a place in Heaven win.
Joy, happiness, peace--the light of life shines bright.
Do not despair. Do not give up the fight.