Behold how good it is, and what a joy to see

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Behold how good it is, and what a joy to see

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Representative Text

1 Behold, how good it is,
and what a joy to see,
When brethren with each other dwell
in love and unity.
2 'Tis like the precious oil,
they pour'd on Aaron's head;
Which down his hair and garment flow'd.
and fragrant odours spread.

3 Or as refreshing dew,
on Hermon's mount distills;
Or like the pearly drops that shine,
on Zion's joyful hills.
For there the LORD commands,
and doth his blessing give,
The foretaste of that blessedness
which shall for ever live.


Source: The Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithfully translated into English Metre: being the New-England Psalm-Book, revised and improved... (2nd ed.) #PCXXXIIIa

Text Information

First Line: Behold how good it is, and what a joy to see
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Appearance of this hymn in hymnals176017701780179018001810182018301840050100Percent of hymnalsHighcharts.com

Instances

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Hymns for the Sanctuary #377

The Christian Psalter #d47

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