[Verse 1]
The very first joy that Mary had
It was the joy of one
To see her blessed Jesus
When He was first her son

[Chorus]
When He was first her son
Praise God in the wilderness and glory be
Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost
Through all eternity

[Verse 2]
The very next blessing that Mary had
It was the blessing of two
To see her own son, Jesus
To make the lame to go

[Chorus]
To make the lame to go
Praise God in the wilderness and glory be
Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost
Through all eternity

[Verse 3]
The very next blessing that Mary had
It was the blessing of three
To see her own son, Jesus
To make the blind to see
[Chorus]
To make the blind to see
Praise God in the wilderness and glory be
Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost
Through all eternity

[Verse 4]
The very next blessing that Mary had
It was the blessing of four
To see her own son, Jesus
To read the Bible o'er

[Chorus]
To read the Bible o'er
Praise God in the wilderness and glory be
Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost
Through all eternity