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The Church the Dwelling of God

The Lord in Zion placed His name

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: HOWARD (Cuthbert)
Published in 44 hymnals

Representative Text

1 The Lord in Zion placed His name,
His ark was settled there;
To Zion the whole nation came
To worship thrice a year.

2 But we have no such lengths to go,
Nor wander far abroad;
Where'er Thy saints assemble now,
There is a house for God.

3 Here, mighty God! accept our vows;
Here let Thy praise be spread.
Bless the provisions of Thy house,
And fill Thy poor with bread.

4 Here let the Son of David reign,
Let God's Anointed shine;
Justice and truth His court maintain,
With love and pow'r divine.

Source: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #25

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Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: The Lord in Zion placed His name
Title: The Church the Dwelling of God
Author: Isaac Watts
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #137

A Choice Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians #137
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A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy for the Use of Evangelical Lutheran Churches #365

A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy for the Use of Evangelical Lutheran Churches #365
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A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy #365

A Collection of Hymns and a Liturgy #365
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A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #365

A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy #365
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship #17

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship #17
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (10th ed.) #17

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (10th ed.) #17
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (6th ed.) #17

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (6th ed.) #17
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship. (3rd ed.) #17

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship. (3rd ed.) #17
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship. (45th ed.) #17

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship. (45th ed.) #17
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship. 16th ed. #17

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship. 16th ed. #17
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the use of Universalist Societies and Families (13th ed.) #15

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the use of Universalist Societies and Families (13th ed.) #15
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies and Families 16ed. #15

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies and Families 16ed. #15
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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #1

A Collection of Psalms and Hymns #1
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A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #366

A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #366
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A Selection of Psalms and Hymns, Embracing all the Varieties of Subjects #P132

A Selection of Psalms and Hymns, Embracing all the Varieties of Subjects #P132
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A Selection of Sacred Poetry #1

A Selection of Sacred Poetry #1
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A Selection of Sacred Poetry #1

A Selection of Sacred Poetry #1
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Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #25

Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #25
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Book of Worship #25

Book of Worship #25

Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d860

Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d860

Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d355

Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d355
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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (5th ed.) #B66

Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (5th ed.) #B66
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Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (8th ed.) #b66

Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (8th ed.) #b66
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Hymns for the Sanctuary #67

Hymns for the Sanctuary #67

Hymns for the Use of the Society of United Christian Friends Professing the Faith of Universal Salvation #d374

Hymns for the Use of the Society of United Christian Friends Professing the Faith of Universal Salvation #d374
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Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship #501

Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship #501

Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship, published by General Synod for the Evangelical Lutheran Church. 68th ed. (8th rev. ed.) #d751

Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship, published by General Synod for the Evangelical Lutheran Church. 68th ed. (8th rev. ed.) #d751
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Hymns, Selected and Original #501

Hymns, Selected and Original #501
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Hymns #501

Hymns #501
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Hymns #501

Hymns #501
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Hymns #501

Hymns #501
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Hymns #501

Hymns #501

Sacred poetry #d438

Sacred poetry #d438
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Sacred Poetry #aCXXXII

Sacred Poetry #aCXXXII

Sacred Poetry #d436

Sacred Poetry #d436
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Sacred Poetry #CXXXII

Sacred Poetry #CXXXII

Selections from the Book of Worship with Tunes #d87

Selections from the Book of Worship with Tunes #d87
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The Christian Psalmist #P132c

The Christian Psalmist #P132c

The Christian Psalter #d527

The Christian Psalter #d527
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The Philadelphia Hymn Book; or, a selection of sacred poetry, consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts...and others, adapted to public and private devotion #1

The Philadelphia Hymn Book; or, a selection of sacred poetry, consisting of psalms and hymns from Watts...and others, adapted to public and private devotion #1

The Pocket Selection of Hymns for the Use of Evangelical Churches and Religious Assemblies in the U. S. lst ed. #d227

The Pocket Selection of Hymns for the Use of Evangelical Churches and Religious Assemblies in the U. S. lst ed. #d227

The Universalist Hymn Book #d421

The Universalist Hymn Book #d421
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The Universalist Hymn-Book #21

The Universalist Hymn-Book #21

Universalist Hymn Book #d503

Universalist Hymn Book #d503
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