HOW sweet, how heavenly is the sight When those who love their Lord, In one another’s peace delight, And so fulfil His Word!
When each can feel the other’s sigh, And also 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 the other’s failings hide, And show a kindred love:
When love in one delightful stream Through every member flows, And fellowship and kind esteem In every action shows.
Love is the bond divine that binds The happy souls above: May we, as heirs of Heaven, find Our hearts so filled with love.
Joseph Swain, 1761-96