The Psalms of David ‎#CXXXIIa

CXXXIIa. At the Settlement of a church or the Ordination of a Minister

1 Where shall we go to seek and find
An habitation for our God,
A dwelling for the eternal Mind,
Among the sons of flesh and blood?

2 The God of Jacob chose the hill
Of Zion for his ancient rest;
And Zion is his dwelling still;
His church is with his presence blest.

3 "Here will I fix my gracious throne,
And reign forever, saith the Lord;
Here shall my pow'r and love be known,
And blessings shall attend my word.

4 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.

5 Girded with truth, and cloath'd with grace,
My priests, my ministers, shall shine;
Not Aaron in his costly dress
Made an appearance so divine.

6 The saints, unable to contain
Their inward joys, shall shout and sing,
The Son of David here shall reign,
And Zion triumph in her King.

7 [Jesus shall see a num'rous seed
Born here t' uphold his glorious name;
His crown shall flourish on his head,
While all his foes are cloath'd with shame."

Text Information

• First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find
• Title: At the Settlement of a church or the Ordination of a Minister
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 132:5
  ;
  Psalm 132:13-18

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