The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1014

1014. How sweet, how heavenly is the sight

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

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

5 Love is a 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
• Author: Joseph Swain
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Zeal and Union
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #179, 395, or 147.

Tune Information

• Name: SILOAM
• Composer: Isaac B. Woodbury
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #179, 395, or 147.