How sweet, how heav’nly is the sight

How sweet

how heav’nly is the sight

When those who love the Lord

In one another’s peace delight

And so fulfill His Word:

When each can feel his brother’s sigh

And with him bear a part;

When sorrow flows from eye to eye

And joy from heart to heart;

When

free from envy

scorn and pride

Our wishes all above

Each can his brother’s failings hide

And show a brother’s love;

When love

in one delightful stream

Through every bosom flows;

When union sweet

and dear esteem

In every action glows.

Love is the golden chain that binds;

The saints Thy grace thus prove.

And he is glory’s heir that finds

His bosom glow with love.