275. How Sweet, How Heavenly Is the Sight

1. How sweet, how heav'nly is the sight,
When those that love the Lord
In one another's peace delight,
And thus fulfill His word.

2. When each can feel each brother's sigh,
And with him bear a part;
When sorrow flows from eye to eye,
And joy from heart to heart.

3. When free from envy, scorn and pride,
Our wishes all above,
Each can his brother's failings hide,
And show a brother's love.

4. When love, in one delightful stream
Thro' ev'ry bosom flows;
And union sweet, and dear esteem,
In ev'ry action glows.

5. Love is a golden chain that binds
The happy souls above,
And he's an heir of heav'n who finds
His bosom glow with love.

Text Information
First Line: How sweet, how heav'nly is the sight
Title: How Sweet, How Heavenly Is the Sight
Author: Rev. Joseph Swain (1792)
Meter: C M
Language: English
Publication Date: 1929
Topic: The Christian Life: Fellowship With Believers
Tune Information
Name: BROWN
Composer: William B. Bradbury (1844)
Meter: C M
Incipit: 51231 67165 5132
Key: B♭ Major



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