Behold, How Pleasant and How Good

Behold, how pleasant and how good That we, one Lord confessing

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1 Behold, how pleasant and how good
That we, one Lord confessing,
Together dwell in brotherhood,
Our unity expressing;
'Tis like the oil on Aaron's head,
The seal of ordination,
That o'er his robes the sweetness shed
Of perfect consecration.

2 Behold, how pleasant and how good
That we, one Lord confessing,
Together dwell in brotherhood,
Our unity expressing;
'Tis like the dew from Hermon fair
On Zion's hill descending;
The Lord commands His blessing there
In life that is unending.

Source: Psalter Hymnal (Red): doctrinal standards and liturgy of the Christian Reformed Church #294

Text Information

First Line: Behold, how pleasant and how good That we, one Lord confessing
Title: Behold, How Pleasant and How Good
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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BISHOPGARTH

Sullivan composed the tune for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign; hence a few hymnals call it JUBILEE.

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