Christ in Song ‎#432

432. How Sweet!

1 How sweet upon this sacred day,
The best of all the sev'n,
To cast our earthly thoughts away,
And think of God and heav'n.

2 How sweet the words of peace to hear
From him to whom 'tis giv'n
To wake the penitential fear,
And lead the way to heav'n.

3 And if to make our sins depart,
In vain the will has striv'n,
He who regards the inmost heart
Will send his grace from heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet upon this sacred day
• Title: How Sweet!
• Author: Mrs. Follen
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Hymns for Worship: The Rest Day

Tune Information

• Name: ELIZABETHTOWN
• Composer: Kingsley
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major