Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#293

293. O how divine, how sweet the joy

1 O how divine, how sweet the joy
When but one sinner turns,
And with an humble, broken heart,
His sins and errors mourns.

2 Pleased with the news, the saints below
In songs their tongues employ;
Beyond the skies the tidings go,
And heaven is fill'd with joy.

3 Well pleased the Father sees and hears
The conscious sinner's moan;
Jesus receives him in His arms,
And claims him for His own.

4 Nor angels can their joys contain,
But kindle with new fire:
"The sinner lost is found," they sing
And strike the sounding lyre.

Text Information

• First Line: O how divine, how sweet the joy
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Gospel Call; Gospel: the call of
• Notes: Author from index: Needham

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