Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#235

235. At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister

1 Where shall we go to seek and find
An habitation for our God,
A dwelling for th' eternal Mind
Among the sons of flesh and blood!

2 The God of Jacob chose the hill
Of Zion for his antient rest;
And Zion is his dwelling still,
His church is with his presence blest.

3 "Here I will fix my gracious throne,
"And reign forever, saith the Lord;
"Here shall my power and love be known,
"And blessings shall attend my word.

4 "Here will I meet the hungry poor,
"And fill their souls with living bread;
"Sinners that wait before my door
"With sweet provisions shall be fed.

5 "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace
"My priests, my ministers shall shine;
"Not Aaron in his costly dress
"Appears so glorious and divine.

6 "The saints, unable to contain
"Their inward joys, shall shout and sing,
"The son of David here shall reign,
"And Zion triumph in her King.

7 "Jesus shall see a numerous seed
"Born here t' uphold his glorious name;
"His crown shall flourish on his head,
"While all his foes are cloth'd with shame."

Text Information

• First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find
• Title: At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 132:13-18
  ;
  Psalm 132:5
• Topic: Christ: his Kingdom among Gentiles; Church: gathered and settled; Church: God's presence there; Church: God's special delight; Ministers ordained; Worship: public

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