Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.X

I.X. The blessedness of gospel times; or, the revelation of Christ to Jews and Gentiles

1 How beauteous are their feet
Who stand on Zion’s hill!
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal!

2 How charming is their voice!
How sweet the tidings are!
"Zion, behold thy Saviour King,
"He reigns and triumphs here.

3 How happy are our ears
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found!

4 How blessèd are our eyes
That see this heav’nly light;
Prophets and kings desir'd it long,
But dy'd without the sight!

5 The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ,
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.

6 The Lord makes bare his arm
Thro' all the earth abroad:
Let ev'ry nation now behold
Their Saviour and their God.

Text Information

• First Line: How beauteous are their feet
• Title: The blessedness of gospel times; or, the revelation of Christ to Jews and Gentiles
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 5:2
  ;
  Isaiah 5:7-10
  ;
  Matthew 13:16-17

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