The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1020

1020. O, it is joy for those to meet

1 Oh, it is joy for those to meet
Whom one communion blends,
Council to hold in converse sweet,
And talk as Christian friends.

2 'Tis joy to think the angel train,
Who in heaven's temple shine,
To seek our earthly temples deign,
And in our anthems join.

3 But chief 'tis joy to think that He
To whom his church is dear,
Delights her gathered flock to see,
Her joint devotions hear.

4 Then who would choose to walk abroad,
While here such joys are given?
"This is indeed the house of God,
And this the gate of heaven!"

5 And if on earth a scene like this
Our mortal love inspires,
'Twill be more sweet to taste the bliss
Of heaven's pure desires.

Text Information

• First Line: O, it is joy for those to meet
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Zeal and Union

Tune Information

• Name: LUCIUS
• Composer: George Kingsley
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #399, 794, or 354.