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Sweet is the work, my God, my King,

by Isaac Watts (1674–1748)

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 46 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

Verse 1

Sweet is the work, my God, my King, To praise Thy Name, give thanks and sing; To show Thy love by morning light, And talk of all Thy truth at night.

Verse 2

Sweet is the day of sacred rest; No mortal cares shall seize my breast; O may my heart in tune be found, Like David’s harp of solemn sound!

Verse 3

My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless His works, and bless His Word. Thy works of grace, how bright they shine! How deep Thy counsels, how divine!

Verse 4

Then shall I see, and hear, and know All I desired and wished below; And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy.

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