Moravian Book of Worship ‎#670

670. 'Tis a Pleasant Thing to See

1 ‘Tis a pleasant thing to see
brothers in the Lord agree,
sisters of a God of love
live as they shall live above,
acting each a Christian part,
one in word and one in heart.

2 Where divine affection lives,
there the Lord his blessing gives;
there his will on earth is done;
there his heav'n is half begun.
Great Example from above,
teach us all like you to love.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis a pleasant thing to see
• Title: 'Tis a Pleasant Thing to See
• Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1834, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 133
  ;
  Amos 3:3
  ;
  Ephesians 4:1-24
  ;
  1 John 1:7
• Topic: Fellowship and Family Life; Christ's Example; Fellowship; Moravian festivals--August 21

Tune Information

• Name: GRACEHAM
• Composer: Simeon Comenius Chitty, 1831-1902
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7. Trochaic
• Key: F Major
• Notes: 581 K in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns