Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#173

173. The church the birthplace of the saints' or, Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian church

1 God in his earthly temple lays
Foundation for his heavenly praise;
He lik'd the tents of Jacob well,
But still in Zion 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 Zion 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
Or natives in his holy mount,
'Twill be an honor to appear
As one new-born and nourish'd there.

Text Information

• First Line: God in his earthly temple lays
• Title: The church the birthplace of the saints' or, Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian church
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 87
• Notes: Public Domain.

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