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Very few people know that the Christmas hymn favorite "Joy to the World" was not written for Christmas at all.
Isaac Watts wrote "Joy to the World" in imitation of Psalm 98. The
psalm is about the Messiah who comes in glory, righteousness, and
victory over evil, to judge the world and comfort the faithful. In other
words, Watts meant "Joy to the World" as a spiritual reflection on
Christ's soon-to-be, expected, triumphant return to earth. This book
explores this theme and other writings of Watts, as a way of preparing
our hearts for the wonder and holiness of Christmas morning.