The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#CCLXXXVIII

CCLXXXVIII. Saints dwell in Heaven, or CHRIST'S Ascension

1 This spacious Earth is all the LORD's,
And Men and Worms, and Beasts and Birds:
He rais'd the Buildings on the Seas,
And gave it for their Dwelling Place.

2 But there's a brighter World on high,
Thy Palace, LORD, above the Sky,
Who shall ascend that blest Abode?
And dwell so near his Maker GOD?

3 He that abhors and Fears to Sin,
Whose Heart is pure, whose Hands are clean,
Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless,
And Clothe his Soul with Righteousness.

4 These are the Men, the Pious Race,
That seek the GOD of Jacob's Face:
These shall enjoy the blissful Sight,
And dwell in Everlasting Light.

5 Rejoice, ye shining Worlds on High,
Behold the King of Glory's nigh;
Who can this King of Glory be?
The Mighty LORD, the Saviour's He.

6 Ye heav'nly Gates, your Leaves display,
To make the LORD the Saviour Way:
Laden with Spoils from Earth and Hell,
The Conqu'ror comes with GOD to dwell.

7 Rais'd from the Dead, he goes before;
He opens Heav'n's Eternal Door,
To give his Saints a blest Abode,
Near their Redeemer and their GOD.

Text Information

• First Line: This spacious Earth is all the LORD"s
• Title: Saints dwell in Heaven, or CHRIST'S Ascension
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24
• Topic: Ascension of Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

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