Come, ye who love the Lord
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{title: Come, ye who love the Lord}
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[C] Come, ye who love the Lord,
[F] And let your joys be known;
[G] Join in a song with sweet accord,
[C] And thus surround the throne.
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[C] Let those refuse to sing
[F] That never knew our God,
[G] But children of the heavenly King
[C] May speak their joys abroad.
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[C] Children of grace have found
[F] Glory begun below:
[G] Celestial fruits on earthly grounds
[C] From faith and hope may grow.
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[C] The hill of Sion yields
[F] A thousand sacred sweets,
[G] Before we reach the heavenly fields,
[C] Or walk the golden streets.
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[C] Then let our songs abound,
[F] And every tear be dry;
[G] We're marching through Immanuel's ground,
[C] To fairer worlds on high.
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Come, ye who love the Lord,
And let your joys be known;
Join in a song with sweet accord,
And thus surround the throne.
Let those refuse to sing
That never knew our God,
But children of the heavenly King
May speak their joys abroad.
Children of grace have found
Glory begun below:
Celestial fruits on earthly grounds
From faith and hope may grow.
The hill of Sion yields
A thousand sacred sweets,
Before we reach the heavenly fields,
Or walk the golden streets.
Then let our songs abound,
And every tear be dry;
We're marching through Immanuel's ground,
To fairer worlds on high.
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About This Hymn
“Come, Ye Who Love the Lord” is a Christian hymn written by Isaac Watts in the early 18th century. Known as the "Father of English Hymnody," Watts sought to create hymns that were doctrinally sound and accessible to congregations. The hymn was first published in 1707 in his collection *Hymns and Spiritual Songs*. Its lyrics invite believers to come together in worship and praise, emphasizing the themes of fellowship, joy, and obedience to Christ. The hymn's call to gather and sing reflects Watts’ belief in the power of communal worship. It also expresses the longing for the eternal joys promised to those who follow the Lord. The hymn has been set to various tunes over the years, becoming a staple in Christian hymnody. Its lasting popularity can be attributed to both the simplicity of its language and the depth of its spiritual message.