Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#209

209. An Hosannah for the Lord's Day; or, A new Song of Salvation by Christ

1 Lo! what a glorious corner-stone
The Jewish builders did refuse:
But God hath built his church thereon,
In spite of envy and the Jews.

2 Great God, the work is all divine,
The joy and wonder of our eyes;
This is the day that proves it thine,
The day that saw our Saviour rise.

3 Sinners rejoice, and saints be glad;
Hosannah, let his name be blest;
A thousand honours on his head,
With peace, and light, and glory rest!

4 In God's own name he comes to bring
Salvation to our dying race;
Let the whole church address their king
With hearts of joy, and songs of praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Lo! what a glorious corner stone
• Title: An Hosannah for the Lord's Day; or, A new Song of Salvation by Christ
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:22-27
• Topic: Children: made blessings; Christ: the church's foundation; Christ: his resurrection on the Lord's day; Church: built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance: from death; Hosanna: for the Lord's day; Lord's day: psalm; Praise: for eminent Deliverance; Public Praise: for private Mercies; Public Thanks for private Mercies

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