Come, We That Love the Lord

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1. Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known; join in a song with sweet accord, and thus surround the throne.

2. Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God; but children of the heavenly King may speak their joys abroad.

3. The hill of Zion yields a thousand sacred sweets before we reach the heavenly fields, or walk the golden streets.

4. Then let our songs abound, and every tear be dry; we're marching through Emmanuel's ground, to fairer worlds on high.

Words by: Isaac Watts
Music by: Aaron Williams,
The New Universal Psalmodist
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Devotional Reflection for the hymn Come, We That Love The Lord

Scripture Foundation

Psalm 149:1 – "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful."
Philippians 3:20 – "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ."
Revelation 7:9-10 – A great multitude from every nation standing before the throne, singing praise.

Isaac Watts invites us not to wait until heaven to rejoice, but to begin celebrating our relationship with God right now. The hymn contrasts two groups: those who have never truly known God (and thus have no reason to sing) and the "children of the heavenly King," who have every reason to let their joys be known.

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Key Themes to Ponder

Joyful Community in Worship "Come, we that love the Lord, and let our joys be known." Christianity is not a solitary faith. When we gather, our shared love for God creates sweet harmony. Singing together isn't just tradition, it's a foretaste of surrounding God's throne in eternity. In a world full of complaints and division, believers are called to be people whose joy overflows in praise.

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The Privilege of Knowing God

Only those who have experienced God's grace have true reason to sing. If you've been redeemed, don't keep silent! Your story of salvation is meant to be spoken "abroad"—shared with others so they too might come to know Him.

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Present Blessings on the Journey

"The hill of Zion yields a thousand sacred sweets before we reach the heav'nly fields." Even on this side of heaven, life with God is rich with blessings: His presence, His Word, His people, answered prayers, and moments of peace amid trials. Watts reminds us not to overlook the "sacred sweets" of today while longing for tomorrow.

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Hope-Filled March to Glory

We are pilgrims "marching through Immanuel's ground" (the land where God is with us). Tears may come, but they will be wiped away. Our destination is sure: fairer worlds on high, the beautiful city of God.

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Personal Application & Prayer Prompts

Reflect: What "joys" of knowing the Lord can you name today? When was the last time you openly shared your faith with joy rather than obligation?

Challenge: This week, let your joy be known—sing a hymn aloud (even if alone), share a testimony, or encourage a fellow believer. Refuse to let the world silence your song.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that because we love You, we have reason to sing. Gather us in sweet accord around Your throne even now. Help us taste the sacred sweets of Zion in this life while marching steadily toward the city whose builder and maker is God. Dry our tears with hope, and let our songs abound. In the name of Jesus, our King, Amen.

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