Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#159a

159a. The Church the Birth Place of the Saints; or Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian Church

1 God in His earthly temple lays
Foundations for his heavenly praise;
He liked the tents of Jacob well,
But still in Sion loves to dwell.

2 His mercy visits every house
That pay their night and morning vows;
But makes a more delightful stay,
Where churches meet to praise and pray.

3 What glories were describ'd of old!
What wonders are in Sion told!
Thou city of our God below,
Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know.

4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew,
Shall there begin their lives anew;
Angels and men shall join to sing
The hill where living waters spring.

5 When God makes up his last account
Of natives in his holy mount,
’Twill be an honour to appear
As one new-born and nourish'd there.

Text Information

• First Line: God in his earthly temple lays
• Title: The Church the Birth Place of the Saints; or Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian Church
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Psalm 87
• Topic: Christ: his Kingdom among Gentiles; Church: made of Jews and Gentiles; Church: the birth-place of saints; Church: God's special delight; Church: of the Jews and Gentiles; Conversion: of Jews and Gentiles; Gentiles: church

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