Laudes Domini ‎#488

488. I John 4:21

1 How sweet, how heavenly is the sight,
When those who love the Lord
In one another's peace delight,
And so fulfill his word!

2 When each can feel his brother's sigh,
And with him bear a part!
When sorrow flows from every 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 Let love, in one delightful stream,
Through every bosom flow;
And union sweet, and dear esteem
In every action glow.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet, how heavenly is the sight
• Title: I John 4:21
• Author: Joseph Swain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Christian Fellowship; Christians: Fellowship; Church: Ordinances of; Church: Unity of; Fellowship; Love: For Saints; Union of Belivers: To each other

Tune Information

• Name: EVAN
• Composer: W. H. Havergal
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major