John 3:29: No greater joy the servant knows

No greater joy the servant knows
Than when the Master's voice he hears,
And Jesus on His church bestows
The peace that chases all their fears;
The servant is the Bridegroom's friend.
Delighted with His only praise.
When Christ he doth to souls commend.
And shares with them the gospel-grace.

This happiness, O Lord, is mine,
I taste the bliss Thy word imparts,
The word of righteousness Divine
Spoken into Thy people's hearts:
Thou hast betrothed Thy church to Thee,
United to the faithful soul,
And now the happy day I see,
And now my holy joy is full.