The Hymnal ‎#44

44. Sweet is the work, my God, my King

Sweet is the work, my God, my King,
To praise thy Name, give thanks and sing;
To show thy love by morning light,
And talk of all thy truth at night.

Sweet is the day of sacred rest;
No mortal cares shall seize my breast;
O may my heart in tune be found,
Like David's harp of solemn sound.

My heart shall triumph in my Lord,
And bless his works, and bless his word;
Thy works of grace, how bright they shine!
How deep thy counsels, how divine!

Then shall I see, and hear, and know
All I desired or wished below;
And every power find sweet employ
In that eternal world of joy.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet is the work, my God, my King
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Scripture:
  Psalm 92
• Topic: The Lord's Day

Tune Information

• Name: CANONBURY
• Composer: Robert Schumann (1839, arr.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 53334 32123
• Key: G Major