Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#176

176. ’Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love

1. ’Tis sweet to sing the matchless love
Of Him who left his home above
And came to earth—oh, wondrous plan—
To suffer, bleed, and die for man!

2. ’Tis good to meet each Sabbath day
And, in his own appointed way,
Partake the emblems of his death,
And thus renew our love and faith.

3. Oh, blessed hour! communion sweet!
When children, friends, and teachers meet
And, in remembrance of his grace,
Unite in sweetest songs of praise.

4. For Jesus died on Calvary!
That all thru him might ransomed be.
Then sing hosannas to his name;
Let heav’n and earth his love proclaim.

Text Information

• First Line: ’Tis sweet to sing the matchless love
• Title: ’Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love
• Author: George A. Manwaring, 1854–1889
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Savior; Mercy; Music and Song; Sabbath Day; Sacrament
• Notes: For the same text to a different tune, see 177. Scripture references from LDS canon: Doctrine and Covenants 138:1–4, Doctrine and Covenants 20:75.

Tune Information

• Name: [’Tis sweet to sing the matchless love]
• Composer: Frank W. Asper, 1892–1973
• Incipit: 51765 12123 55433
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: © 1948 IRI