The Psalms of David ‎#P87

P87. GOD in his earthly Temple lays

1 God in his earthly Temple lays
Foundations for his heav'nly Praise;
He likes the Tents of Jacob well,
But still in Sion loves to dwell.

2 His Mercy visits ev'ry 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 of Sion 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
Of Natives in his holy Mount,
'Twill be an Honour to appear
As one new-born or nourish'd there.

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• First Line: GOD in his earthly Temple lays
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 87
• Topic: Christ: his Kingdom among Gentiles; Church: of the Jews and Gentiles; Church: the birth-place of saints; Conversion: of Jews and Gentiles; Gentiles: given to Church

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