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Text:O, it is joy for those to meet
Author:Anon.
Tune:LUCIUS
Composer:George Kingsley

1020. O, it is joy for those to meet

1 Oh, it is joy for those to meet
Whom one communion blends,
Council to hold in converse sweet,
And talk as Christian friends.

2 'Tis joy to think the angel train,
Who in heaven's temple shine,
To seek our earthly temples deign,
And in our anthems join.

3 But chief 'tis joy to think that He
To whom his church is dear,
Delights her gathered flock to see,
Her joint devotions hear.

4 Then who would choose to walk abroad,
While here such joys are given?
"This is indeed the house of God,
And this the gate of heaven!"

5 And if on earth a scene like this
Our mortal love inspires,
'Twill be more sweet to taste the bliss
Of heaven's pure desires.

Text Information
First Line: O, it is joy for those to meet
Author: Anon.
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Church: Zeal and Union
Tune Information
Name: LUCIUS
Composer: George Kingsley
Meter: C. M.
Key: C Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #399, 794, or 354.



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