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HOW sweet, how heavenly is the sight
   When those who love their Lord,
In one another’s peace delight,
    And so fulfil His Word!
 
2  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.
 
3  When, free from envy, scorn, and pride,
    Our wishes all above,
Each can the other’s failings hide,
    And show a kindred love:
 
4  When love in one delightful stream
    Through every member flows,
And fellowship and kind esteem
    In every action shows.
 
5  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