Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.56 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: The earth for ever is the Lord's Lyrics:
The earth for ever is the Lord's,
With Adam's num'rous race;
He raised its arches o'er the floods,
And built it on the seas.
But who among the sons of men
May visit thine abode?
He that has hands from mischief clean,
Whose heart is right with God.
This is the man may rise and take
The blessings of his grace;
This is the lot of those that seek
The God of Jacob's face.
Now let our souls' immortal powers
To meet the Lord prepare,
Lift up their everlasting doors,
The King of glory's near.
The King of glory! who can tell
The wonders of his might?
He rules the nations; but to dwell
With saints is his delight.
Topics: Christian qualifications; Duty to God and man; Good Works; Qualifications of a Christian; Saints characterized; Saints dwell in heaven; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; Heaven the saints' dwelling-place Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English
Psalm 24