6) Branches of Joy

Nehemiah 8:15–17 Verse 1 Olive, palm, and myrtle trees, Branches lifted high, Booths of celebration, Under heaven’s sky. We dance and we sing Give glory to our King We shout Chag Sa-me-ach And declare His Majesty Chorus Branches of joy, We wave them to the King, Branches of joy, Branches of joy, His praises we sing! Branches of joy, Branches of joy, Where our praises will ring, Branches of joy, Branches of joy, Let's wave them and sing! [Flute interlude] Verse 2 Families gather round, Songs of faith resound, The joy of the Lord, Is strength we have found. Let's make a big circle And dance will abound Come join us in worship And the grace we found Bridge Wave them high, wave them strong, Sing His praise, eternal song! Chorus Branches of joy, Branches of joy, We wave them to the King, Branches of joy, Branches of joy, His praises we sing! Branches of joy, Branches of joy, Where our praises will ring, Branches of joy, Branches of joy, Let's wave them and sing! Chorus Branches of joy, We wave them to the King, Branches of joy, His praises we sing! Branches of joy, Where our praises will ring, Branches of joy, Let's wave them and sing! [RAP] COME ON BELOVEDS LET'S DANCE BEFORE OUR KING SHAKE THE BRANCHES! COME ON .. From the hills of Jerusalem back to the gates, The booths are all built and the crowd anticipates! Nehemiah spoke the word, now the prophecy wakes, Baruch Hashem, feel the atmosphere break! With Hosanna ringing out, we bow at Your feet, We got the flutes and the hand-drums rocking the beat. From the roof to the courtyard, the praise is complete, Shout Hallelujah, there is joy in the street! Chorus Branches of joy, Branches of joy, We wave them to the King, Branches of joy, Branches of joy, His praises we sing! Branches of joy, Branches of joy, Where our praises will ring, Branches of joy, Branches of joy, Let's wave them and sing! Chorus Branches of joy, Branches of joy, We wave them to the King, Branches of joy, Branches of joy, His praises we sing! Branches of joy, Branches of joy, Where our praises will ring, Branches of joy, Branches of joy, Let's wave them and sing!