When I hear how the lepers they were cleansed, And how Jesus changed the hearts of men,Only one returned to thank his Lord, What happiness was his reward.He had the joy bells ringing in his heart, Joy bells ringing in his soul,He had joy bells ringing in his heart, Because Jesus made it so.Then I read how the multitude was fed, When Jesus blessed the fish and bread,All were fed and all were filled with joy, Especially one obedient boy.Then I think of the men of Galilee, In that ship, out on that stormy sea,All was dark, so dark, bright until, Jesus whispered, Peace be still.They had the joy bells ringing in their hearts, Joy bells ringing in their souls,They had joy bells ringing in their hearts,Because Jesus made it so.Do you know how the miracles began, At that wedding in the Canaan land?Mary looked to Jesus for a sign, When he turned the water into wine.Like that good Samaritan today,Who bound the wounds of the man right where he lay.Trust in God, and always do the right, Then you'll have joy bells day and night.You'll have the joy bells ringing in your heart, Joy bells ringing in your soul,You'll have joy bells ringing in your heart, Because Jesus made it so.You'll have the joy bells ringing in your heart, Joy bells ringing in your soul,You'll have joy bells ringing in your heart, Because Jesus made it so.