The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. Containing, besides his Sermons, and Essays on miscellaneous subjects, several additional pieces, Selected from his Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings, and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, in 1753: to which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author, compiled by the Rev. George Burder. In six volumes |
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PSALM 48. v. 10–14. Second Part. (S. M.) The Beauty of the Church; or, Gospel Worship and Order.
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Far as thy name is knownThe world declares thy praise;
Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne
Their songs of honour raise.
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With joy let Judah standOn Sion's chosen hill,
Proclaim the wonders of thy hand,
And counsels of thy will.
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Let strangers walk aroundThe city where we dwell,
Compass and view thine holy ground,
And mark the building well;
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The orders of thy house,The worship of thy court,
The cheerful songs, the solemn vows;
And make a fair report.
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How decent and how wise!How glorious to behold!
Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes,
And rites adorn'd with gold.
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The God we worship nowWill guide us till we die,
Will be our God while here below,
And ours above the sky.
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