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How sweet, how heavenly is the sight

by Joseph Swain (1761–1796)

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 431 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

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

Verse 2

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

Verse 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.

Verse 4

When love, in one delightful stream, Through every bosom flows; And union sweet, and dear esteem, In every action glows.

Verse 5

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

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