O how divine how sweet the joy

John Needham • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 15:7

Verse 1

O, how divine, how sweet the joy, When but one sinner turns, And, with an humble, broken heart, His sins and errors mourns!

Verse 2

Pleased with the news, the saints below In songs their tongues employ; Beyond the skies the tidings go, And heaven is filled with joy.

Verse 3

Well pleased the Father sees and hears The conscious sinner's moan; Jesus receives him in his arms, And claims him as his own.

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