Such Is the Joy

When my day is hard and heavy And the world’s too much to bear I simply think of you, my dear And just the thought, evicts despair. I never dreamed of such great things: You refresh like mountain springs. Such is the joy of my daughter. When I question my success All I have to do is pause And remember you’re my daughter And my heart leaps in applause. I never dreamed of such great things You bless me so I’m moved to sing. Such is the joy of my daughter. When I tried to count the cost Of what it takes to raise a child, I consider what you’re worth And I bow my head and smile. I never dreamed of such great things You eclipse what sunlight brings! Such is the joy of my daughter. I have a simple truth for you, When you are sad or comfort need Remember that your dad is near Though apart, he intercedes. I never dreamed of such great things I see angels clap their wings. All for the joy of my daughter.