Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#177

177. ’Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love

1. ’Tis sweet to sing the matchless love
Of Him who left his home above
And came to earth—oh, wondrous plan—
To suffer, bleed, and die for man!

[Chorus:]
For Jesus died on Calvary,
That all thru him might ransomed be.
Then sing hosannas to his name;
Let heav’n and earth his love proclaim.

2. ’Tis good to meet each Sabbath day
And, in his own appointed way,
Partake the emblems of his death,
And thus renew our love and faith. [Chorus]

3. Oh, blessed hour! communion sweet!
When children, friends, and teachers meet
And, in remembrance of his grace,
Unite in sweetest songs of praise. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: ’Tis sweet to sing the matchless love
• Title: ’Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love
• Author: George A. Manwaring, 1854–1889
• Refrain First Line: For Jesus died on Calvary
• Meter: (LMD)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Matthew 20:28
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Savior; Mercy; Music and Song; Sabbath Day; Sacrament
• Notes: For the same text to a different tune, see 176. Additional scripture references from LDS canon: Moroni 6:5–6.

Tune Information

• Name: HANCOCK
• Composer: Ebenezer Beesley, 1840–1906
• Meter: (LMD)
• Incipit: 54333 23453 11123
• Key: E♭ Major