Delightful is the Task to Sing

Above:  Mountain Morning

Image in the Public Domain

Text (1829) by Harriet Auber (1773-1862)

Hymn Source = A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (1830), American Unitarian Association

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Delightful is the task to sing,

On each returning day,

The praises of our heavenly King,

And grateful homage pay.

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The countless worlds, which, bathed in light,

Through fields of azure move,

Proclaim his wisdom and his might,

But O, how great his love!

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He deigns each broken, contrite heart

With tender care to bind;

And comfort, hope and grace impart

To heal the wounded mind.

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All creatures with distinctive cry,

From God implore their food;

His bounty grants a rich supply,

And fills the earth with good.

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Delightful is the task, O Lord!

With each returning day

Thy countless music to record

And grateful homage pay.

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