Who composed This Is The Time To Be Joyful?

This Is The Time To Be Joyful was composed by Pepper Choplin.

What language is This Is The Time To Be Joyful sung in?

This Is The Time To Be Joyful is sung in English.

This Is The Time To Be Joyful by Pepper Choplin — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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“This Is The Time To Be Joyful” begins: This is the time to be joyful, let us be joyful as we praise the Lord and bless his holy n...… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

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Added Sep 28, 2025

Composer: Pepper Choplin

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Language: English

Pages: 4 pages

This Is The Time To Be Joyful by Pepper Choplin — Lyrics

VERSE 1 (GENERAL TEXT) This is the time to be joyful, let us be joyful as we praise the Lord and bless his holy name. This is the time to be joyful, so let us praise the Lord and bless his holy, holy name. Come praise the Lord, come praise the Lord and bless his holy name. This is the time to be joyful, so let us praise the Lord and bless his holy, holy name. Come praise the Lord, come praise the Lord and bless his holy name. Let us come before the Lord, our help in times of trouble, the one who has sustained our weary souls. For God will not forsake us, nor leave us in our struggle. He will raise us up, God will raise us up to empower us to sing a joyful song. This is the time to be joyful, let us be joyful as we praise the Lord and bless his holy name. This is the time to be joyful, so let us praise the Lord and bless his holy, holy name. Come praise the Lord, come praise the Lord and bless his holy name. Come praise the Lord and bless his name, come praise the Lord and bless his holy name. Come and praise the Lord and bless his holy name.

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About This Is The Time To Be Joyful

"This Is The Time To Be Joyful" by Pepper Choplin is a vibrant call to worship that brings an immediate sense of energy to the choir loft. The composition is designed to lift the congregation's spirits, making it a fantastic choice for opening a service or setting a celebratory tone as the ministers process to the altar.

What makes this arrangement particularly useful is its dual text. The "General text" focuses on praising the Lord and blessing His holy name, perfect for any Sunday of the year. The "Advent text" shifts the focus to anticipating the King and calling on Emmanuel, making it a wonderful fit for the weeks leading up to Christmas.

The melody is rhythmic and driving, building momentum as it moves from the opening invitation into a smooth, prayerful bridge ("Lord our help in times of trouble" / "O come Emmanuel"). It reminds us that even in our struggles, God raises us up to sing a joyful song. It is the kind of piece that leaves both the choir and the congregation feeling encouraged and ready to worship.