The Psalms of David ‎#244b

244b. At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minster

1 Where shall we go to seek and find
An Habitation for our GOD;
A Dwelling for th' eternal Mind,
Among the Sons of Flesh and Blood?

2 The GOD of Jacob chose the Hill
Of Sion for his ancient Rest;
And Sion is his Dwelling still,
His Church is with his Presence blessed.

3 Here will I fix my gracious Throne,
And reign for ever, saith the Lord;
Here shall my Pow'r and Love be known,
And Blessings shall attend my Word.

4 Here will I meet the hungry Poor,
And fill their Souls with living Bread;
Sinners that wait before my Door
With sweet Provision shall be fed.

5 Girded with Truth, and cloath'd with Grace,
My Priests, my Ministers shall shine;
Not Aaron, in his costly Dress
Made an Appearance so divine.

6 The Saints, unable to contain
Their inward Joys, shall shout and sing;
The Son of David here shall reign,
And Sion triumph in her King.

7 [Jesus shall see a num'rous Seed
Born here t'uphold his glorious Name;
His Crown shall flourish on his Head,
While all his Foes are cloath'd with Shame.]

Text Information

• First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find
• Title: At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minster
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 132:5
  ;
  Psalm 132:13-18
• Topic: Christ: his Kingdom among Gentiles; Church: gathered and settled; Church: God's presence there; Church: God's special delight; Ministers ordained; Worship: public

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