XXIVb. Saints dwell in heaven; or Christ's ascention

1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s,
And men and worms, and beasts and birds;
He rais'd the building on the seas,
And gave it for their dwelling place.

2 But there’s a brighter world on high,
Thy palace, LORD, above the sky!
Who shall ascend that blest abode?
And dwell so near his Maker GOD?

3 He that abhors and fears to sin,
Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean,
Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless,
And clothe his soul with righteousness.

4 These are the men, the pious race,
That seek the GOD of Jacob’s face:
These shall enjoy the blissful sight,
And dwell in everlasting light.

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5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high,
Behold the King of glory nigh:
Who can this King of Glory be?
The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he.

6 Ye heav’nly gates, your leaves display,
To make the Lord, the Saviour way:
Laden with spoils from earth and hell,
The Conqu'ror comes with GOD to dwell.

7 Rais'd from the dead he goes before;
He opens heav’n’s eternal door,
To give his saints a blest abode,
Near their Redeemer and their GOD.

Text Information
First Line: This spacious earth is all the LORD's
Title: Saints dwell in heaven; or Christ's ascention
Meter: Long Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1780
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