Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#XLVIIIb

XLVIIIb. The Beauty of the Church; or, Gospel Worship & Order

1 Far as thy name is known
The world declares thy praise;
Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne
Their songs of honour raise.

2 With joy thy people stand
On Sion's chosen hill,
Proclaim the wonders of thy hand,
And counsels of thy will.

3 Let strangers walk around
The city where we dwell,
Compass and view thine holy ground,
And mark the building well.

4 The orders of thy house,
The worship of thy court,
The chearful songs, the solemn vows,
And make a fair report.

5 How decent and how wise!
How glorious to behold!
Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes,
And rites adorn'd with gold.

6 The GOD we worship now
Will guide us 'till we die;
Will be your GOD while here below,
And ours above the sky.

Text Information

• First Line: Far as thy name is known
• Title: The Beauty of the Church; or, Gospel Worship & Order
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 48:10-14
• Notes: Public Domain.

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