Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians: being a collection XXV. Behold a lovely vine

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XXV. A Prospect of Christ's Church

1 Behold a lovely vine,
Here in this desert ground,
The blossoms shoot and promise fruit,
The tender grapes are found.

2 Its circling branches rise,
And shade the neighboring lands;
With lovely charms she spreads her arms,
With clusters in her hands.

3 This city can't be hid
Its built upon a hill:
The dazzling light it shines so bright
It doth the vallies fill.

4 Ye trees which lofty stand,
And stars with sparkling light,
Ye christians hear, both far and near,
'Tis joy to see the sight.

5 Ye insects, feeble race,
And fish that glide the stream--
Ye birds that fly secure on high,
Repeat the joyful theme.

6 Ye beasts that feed at home,
Or roam the vallies round,
With lofty voice proclaim the joys,
And join the pleasant sound.

7 Shall feeble nature sing,
And man not join the lays?
O may their throats be swell'd with notes
And fill'd with songs of praise.

8 Glory to God on high,
For his redeeming grace:
The blessed dove comes from above,
To seal it to our race.

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