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 cheerful 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.
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First Line: | Far as thy name is known |
Title: | The Beauty of the Church; or, Gospel Worship and Order |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1787 |
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Topic: | Church: its beauty; Church: its Safety and Honor for a Nation; Church: its worship and order(5 more...) |