Joy to the World inspired this wonderful essay by Mark Rushdoony.
https://chalcedon.edu/blog/joy-to-the-world-because-our-king-reigns
Yes, as Mark points out, our world is in a heap of trouble just now. Our culture is polluted with a deep spiritual pollution. Our “leaders” push self-destructive, even suicidal, policies. Rebelling against God, they are in rebellion against reality itself. That’s what “transgender” is all about.
But the Christmas hymn presents the truth in all its power: Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords, reigning both in heaven and on the earth; and He has already lifted the curse. Evil will play itself out.
Thank you, Mark, for reminding us.
I read where Isaac Watts wrote that song after the woman he asked to marry him turned him down. That’s what I call turning a bummer into a rejoicing in the Lord.