The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2631

2631. 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 so 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,
When union sweet, and dear esteem,
In every action glows.

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: How Sweet, How Heavenly Is the Sight
• Author: Joseph Swain (1792)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Walworth Hymns, 1792
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNT CALVARY
• Composer: Robert Prescott Stewart, 1825-1894
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 32176 65556 71224
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain