The Church Hymnal ‎#32

32. 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 cares shll seize my breast;
O may my heart in tune be found,
Like David's harp of solemn sound!

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

4 I then 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
• Author: I. Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Lord's Day

Tune Information

• Name: HESPERUS
• Composer: H. Baker
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal