Hymns (1948),
no. 168
Sweet Is the Work, My God, My King
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 lightAnd talk of all thy truths at night.
2. Sweet is the day of sacred rest.No mortal care shall seize my breast.O may my heart in tune be foundLike David’s harp of solemn sound!
3. My heart shall triumph in my LordAnd bless his works and bless his word.Thy works of grace, how how bright they shine!How deep thy councils, how divine!
4. But, oh, what triumph shall I raise.To thy dear name through endless days.When in the realms of joy I see,Thy face in full felicity.
5. Sin, my worst enemy before,Shall vex my eyes and ears no more.My inward foes shall all be slainNor Satan break my peace again.
6. Then shall I see and hear and knowAll I desired and wished below,And every power find sweet employIn that eternal world of joy.