The Psalms of David ‎#I.LXXVI

I.LXXVI. When Strangers stand and hear me tell

1 When Strangers stand and hear me tell
What Beauties in my Saviour dwell;
Where he is gone they fain would know,
That they may seek and love him too.

2 My best Beloved keeps his Throne
On Hills of Light, in Worlds unknown;
But he descends, and shows his Face
In the young Gardens of his Grace.

[3 In Vineyards planted by his Hand,
Where fruitful Trees in Order stand;
He feeds among the spicy Beds,
Where Lilies show their spotless Heads.

4 He has engross'd my warmest Love,
No earthly Charms my Soul can move:
I have a Mansion in his Heart,
Nor Death nor Hell shall make us part.]

5 He takes my Soul e'er I'm aware,
And shews me where his Glories are,
No Chariot of Amminadab
The heav'nly Rapture can describe.

[6 O may my Spirit daily rise
On Wings of Faith above the Skies,
Till Eeath shall make my last Remove,
To dwell for ever with my Love.

Text Information

• First Line: When Strangers stand and hear me tell
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1766
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 6:1-3
  ;
  Song of Solomon 6:12
• Topic: Christ : Communion with Him and Saints; Heaven: Christ's Dwelling Place; Song of Solomon paraphrased

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