The Psalms of David ‎#165a

165a. The Church is the Garden of God

1 Lord, 'tis a pleasant Thing to stand
In Gardens planted by thine h=Hand;
Let me within thy Courts be seen,
Like a young Cedar, fresh and green.

2 There grow thy Saints in Faith and Love,
Blest with thine Influence from above;
Not Lebanon with all its Trees
Yields such a comely Sight as these.

3 The Plants of Grace shall ever live;
(Nature decays, but Grace must thrive)
Time, that doth all Things else impair,
Still makes them flourish strong and fair.

4 Laden with Fruits of Age, they shew
The Lord is holy, just, and true;
None that attend his Gates shall find
A GOD unfaithful or unkind.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, 'tis a pleasant Thing to stand
• Title: The Church is the Garden of God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 92:12-17
• Topic: Church: God's garden; Psalm: for the Lord's day; Saints: Reward at last
• Notes: Public Domain.

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