The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#45

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

1 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.

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

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

4 But I shall share a glorious part,
When grace hath well refined my heart,
And fresh supplies of joy are shed,
Like holy oil, to cheer my head.

5 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
• Publication Date: 1865
• Topic: Opening Hymns
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ROTHWELL
• Composer: Wm. B. Bradbury
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: page 72