Hymns

Come, saints, and sing in sweet accord,

by John Kent·1814·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

Based on 2 Sam 23:5

1

Come, saints, and sing in sweet accord,
With solemn pleasure tell,
The covenant made with David's Lord;
In all things ordered well.

2

This covenant stood ere time began,
That God with man might dwell;
Eternal wisdom drew the plan;
In all things ordered well.

3

This covenant, O believer, stands,
Thy rising fears to quell;
Sealed by thy Surety's bleeding hands;
In all things ordered well.

4

'Twas made with Jesus, for his bride,
Before the sinner fell;
'Twas signed, and sealed, and ratified;
In all things ordered well.

5

When rolling worlds depart on fire,
And thousands sink to hell,
This covenant shall the saints admire;
In all things ordered well.

6

In glory, soon, with Christ their King,
His saints shall surely dwell;
And this blest covenant ever sing;
In all things ordered well.