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Text:Blest are the ones that sit on high
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:PINEVIEW
Composer:William N. McElrath

36. Blest are the ones that sit on high

Blest are the ones that sit on high,
around your throne of majesty;
your brightest glories shine above,
and all their work is praise and love.

Blest are the ones that find a place
within the temple of your grace;
there they behold your gentle rays,
and seek your face, and learn your praise.

Blest are the ones whose hearts are set
to find the way to heaven's gate;
You are their strength; along the road
they lean upon their helper, God.

Cheerful they come, with growing strength,
till all shall meet in heaven at length;
before you then shall all appear,
and join in nobler worship there.

Text Information
First Line: Blest are the ones that sit on high
Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2014
Scripture:
Source: Psalm 84, 1st Part, alt.
Tune Information
Name: PINEVIEW
Composer: William N. McElrath (2013)
Meter: LM
Key: C Major
Copyright: © 2013 William N. McElrath



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