Practice: “Joy to the World” Soprano: • Joy To The World - Soprano Alto: • Joy To The World - Alto Tenor: • Joy To The World - Tenor Bass: • Joy To The World - Bass All Parts: • Joy To The World - Christmas Hymn Soprano Choir Practice: "Joy to the World" Text published in 1719 by the hymn writer Isaac Watts, with the music later adapted and arranged in 1839 by Lowell Mason. Part of the melody is said to have originated from Handel's Messiah. As a sacred carol, it proclaims a positive and uplifting declaration of the message of Christmas.