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 132. v. 5, 13–18. (L. M.) At the Settlement of a Church; or, the Ordination of a Minister.
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Where shall we go to seek and findAn habitation for our God,
A dwelling for th'Eternal Mind
Amongst the sons of flesh and blood?
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The God of Jacob chose the hillOf Zion for his ancient rest;
And Zion is his dwelling still,
His church is with his presence blest.
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Here will I fix my gracious throne,And reign for ever, saith the Lord:
Here shall my power and love be known,
And blessings shall attend my word.
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Here will I meet the hungry poor,And fill their souls with living bread;
Sinners that wait before my door,
With sweet provision shall be fed.
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Girded with truth and cloth'd with grace,My priests, my ministers shall shine:
Not Aaron in his costly dress,
Made an appearance so divine.
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The saints, unable to containTheir inward joys, shall shout and sing;
The Son of David here shall reign,
And Zion triumph in her King.
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Jesus shall see a numerous seedBorn here, t'uphold his glorious name;
His crown shall flourish on his head,
While all his foes are cloth'd with shame!
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