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The Beauty of the Church; or, Gospel Worship and Order

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #90 (1786) Topics: Church its beauty; Church its Safety and Honor for a Nation; Church its worship and order; Delight and safety in the church; Enemies destroyed; Gospel worship and order; Nation's Safety is the Church; Worship and order of the gospel; Church its beauty; Church its Safety and Honor for a Nation; Church its worship and order; Delight and safety in the church; Enemies destroyed; Gospel worship and order; Nation's Safety is the Church; Worship and order of the gospel First Line: Far as thy name is known Lyrics: 1 Far as thy name is known The world declares thy praise; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne Their songs of honour raise. 2 With joy thy people stand On Sion's chosen hill, Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, And counsels of thy will. 3 Let strangers walk around The city where we dwell, Compass and view thine holy ground, And mark the building well. 4 The orders of thy house, The worship of thy court, The cheerful songs, the solemn vows, And make a fair report. 5 How decent and how wise! How glorious to behold! Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes, And rites adorn'd with gold. 6 The God we worship now Will guide us 'till we die; Will be your God while here below, And ours above the sky. Scripture: Psalm 48:10-14 Languages: English

The Beauty of the Church; or, Gospel Worship and Order

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #90 (1787) Topics: Church its beauty; Church its Safety and Honor for a Nation; Church its worship and order; Delight and safety in the church; Enemies destroyed; Gospel worship and order; Nation's Safety is the Church; Worship and order of the gospel; Church its beauty; Church its Safety and Honor for a Nation; Church its worship and order; Delight and safety in the church; Enemies destroyed; Gospel worship and order; Nation's Safety is the Church; Worship and order of the gospel First Line: Far as thy name is known Lyrics: 1 Far as thy name is known The world declares thy praise; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne Their songs of honour raise. 2 With joy thy people stand On Sion's chosen hill, Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, And counsels of thy will. 3 Let strangers walk around The city where we dwell, Compass and view thine holy ground, And mark the building well. 4 The orders of thy house, The worship of thy court, The cheerful songs, the solemn vows, And make a fair report. 5 How decent and how wise! How glorious to behold! Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes, And rites adorn'd with gold. 6 The God we worship now Will guide us 'till we die; Will be your God while here below, And ours above the sky. Scripture: Psalm 48:10-14 Languages: English

The Safety of God's People

Hymnal: Bible Songs #271 (1901) Topics: Afflictions Promises for; Afflictions Refuge in; Assurance Declared; Backsliding; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Character Value of Good; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Believers; Christians Graces of; Covenant Promises; Faith Act of; Heart Claimed of God; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure, and Upright; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Prayer For Divine Favor; Prayer Intercession in; Prayer Promises to; Protection Unceasing; The Righteous Contrasted with Wicked; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; The Righteous Reward of; Safety Assured; Steadfastness; Trust in God Blessed First Line: They in the Lord that firmly trust Refrain First Line: As round about Jerusalem Scripture: Psalm 125 Languages: English Tune Title: [They in the Lord that firmly trust]

The honor and safety of a nation

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #871 (1891) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Church The safety of the nation; Churches Safety of a nation First Line: Great is the Lord our God Scripture: Psalm 48:1 Languages: English

The Saints Safety and Hope in evil Times; or, Sins of the Tongue complained of, viz. Blasphemy, Falshood, etc.

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #20 (1740) Topics: Atheism practical; Christ his coming, the signs of it; Complaint of quarellsome Neighbors; Complaint Pride, Atheisim, Oppression, etc.; Corruption of Manners general; Enemies destroyed; Evil times; Falsehood and oppression, deliverance from them; Falsehood Blasphemy, etc.; Flattery and Deceit complained of; Hypocrites and hypocrisy; Saints safety in evil times; Sin of Tongue First Line: Lord, if thou dost not soon appear Lyrics: 1 Lord, if thou dost not soon appear, Virtue and truth will fly away; A faithful Man amongst us here Will scarce be found, if thou delay. 2 The whole Discourse, when Neighbors meet, Is fill'd with Trifles loose and vain; Their Lips are Flatt'ry and Deceit, And their proud Language is profane. 3 But Lips that with Deceit abound Shall not maintain their Triumph long; The God of Vengeance will confound The flatt'ring and blaspheming tongue. 4 "Yet shall our Words be free" they cry; "Our tongues shall be controul'd by none: "Where is the Lord will ask us why? "Or, say, our Lips are not our own?" 5 The Lord, who sees the Poor oppresst, And hears th' Oppressor's haughty Strain, Will rise to give his Children Rest, Nor shall they trust his Word in vain. 6 Thy Word, O Lord, tho' often try'd, Void of Deceit shall still appear; Not Silver seven Times purify'd From Dross and Mixture, shines so clear. 7 Thy Grace shall in the darkest Hour Defend the holy Soul from Harm; Tho' when the vilest Men have Power, On ev'ry Side will Sinners swarm. Scripture: Psalm 12 Languages: English

The Church is our Delight and Safety

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #50a (1740) Topics: Delight and Safety in Church; Prayer Hope of Victory First Line: The Lord of Glory is my Light Lyrics: 1 The Lord of Glory is my Light, And my Salvation too; GOD is my Strength; nor will I fear What all my Foes can do. 2 One Privilege my Heart desires; O grant me an Abode Among the Churches of thy Saints, The Temples of my GOD! 3 There shall I offer my Requests, And see thy Beauty still; Shall hear thy Messages of Love, And there enquire thy Will. 4 When Troubles rise, and Storms appear, There may his Children hide; God has a strong Pavilion, where He makes my Soul abide. 5 Now shall my Head be lifted high Above my Foes around; And Songs of Joy and Victory Within thy Temple sound. Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6 Languages: English

The Church's Safety and Triumph

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Pilgrim Hymnal #304 (1912) Topics: Safety and Comfort First Line: God is the refuge of his saints

Prayer and Hope

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #50b (1786) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Hope and Prayer for persecuted Saints; Prayer and hope; Safety in public dangers; Seeking God; Church delight and safety in it; Hope and Prayer for persecuted Saints; Prayer and hope; Safety in public dangers; Seeking God First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say Lyrics: 1 Soon as I heard my Father say, "Ye children, seek my grace," My heart reply'd without delay, "I'll seek my Father's face." 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 3 Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply. 5 My fainting flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief, Nor was my hope deceiv'd. 6 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. Scripture: Psalm 27:8-9 Languages: English

Prayer and Hope

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #50b (1790) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Hope and Prayer for persecuted Saints; Prayer and hope; Safety in public dangers; Seeking God; Church delight and safety in it; Hope and Prayer for persecuted Saints; Prayer and hope; Safety in public dangers; Seeking God First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say Lyrics: 1 Soon as I heard my Father say, "Ye children, seek my grace," My heart reply'd without delay, "I'll seek my Father's face." 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 3 Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply. 4 My fainting flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief, Nor was my hope deceiv'd. 5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. Scripture: Psalm 27:8-9 Languages: English

Prayer and Hope

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #55b (1786) Topics: Church delight and safety in it; Hope and Prayer for persecuted Saints; Prayer and hope; Safety in public dangers; Seeking God; Church delight and safety in it; Hope and Prayer for persecuted Saints; Prayer and hope; Safety in public dangers; Seeking God First Line: Soon as I heard my Father say Lyrics: 1 Soon as I heard my Father say, "Ye children, seek my grace," My heart reply'd without delay, "I'll seek my Father's face." 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 3 Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply. 5 My fainting flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief, Nor was my hope deceiv'd. 6 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. Scripture: Psalm 27:8-9 Languages: English