The Psalms of David: imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship (27th ed.) P92b. Lord, 'tis a pleasant Thing to stand

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P92a

The Psalms of David‎#P92b

P93a

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Lord, 'tis a pleasant Thing to stand

P92b. Lord, 'tis a pleasant Thing to stand

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1 Lord, 'tis a pleasant Thing to stand
In Gardens planted by thine 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 Infl'ence 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
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1740
Scripture:	Psalm 92:12-15
Topic:	Church: God's garden; Psalm: for the Lord's day; Saints: Reward at last
Notes:	Public Domain.