The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts ‎#Ps.108

Ps.108. Psalm 48 Part 2

Far as thy name is known,
The world declares thy praise;
Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne,
Their songs of honor raise.

With joy let Judah stand
On Zion's chosen hill,
Proclaim the wonders of thy hand,
And counsels of thy will.

Let strangers walk around
The city where we dwell,
Compass and view thine holy ground,
And mark the building well;

The orders of thy house,
The worship of thy court,
The cheerful songs, the solemn vows,
And make a fair report.

How decent and how wise!
How glorious to behold!
Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes,
And rites adorned with gold.

The God we worship now
Will guide us till we die,
Will be our God while here below,
And ours above the sky.

Text Information

• First Line: Far as thy name is known
• Title: Psalm 48 Part 2
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1806
• Scripture:
  Psalm 48:10-14
• Topic: Enemies: destroyed; Delight: and safety in the church; Church: its beauty; Church: is the safety and honor of a nation; Church: its worship and order; Gospel: worship and order; Nation's: honor and safety is the church; Worship: and order of the gospel

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