Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#25b

25b. Character of a Saint; or, A Citizen of Zion; or, The Qualifications of a Christian

1 Who shall inhabit in thy hill,
O God of holiness?
Whom will the Lord admit to dwell
So near his throne of grace?

2 The man that walks in pious ways,
And works with righteous hands;
That trusts his Maker’s promis'd grace
And follows his commands.

3 He speaks the meaning of his heart,
Nor slanders with his tongue;
Will scarce believe an ill report,
Nor do his neighbour wrong.

4 The wealthy sinner he contemns,
Loves all that fear the Lord;
And tho' to his own hurt he swears,
Still he performs his word.

5 His hands disdain a golden bribe,
And never wrong the poor;
This man shall dwell with God on earth,
And find his heaven secure.

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• First Line: Who shall inhabit in thy hill
• Title: Character of a Saint; or, A Citizen of Zion; or, The Qualifications of a Christian
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 15
• Topic: Charity: and justice; Christian Qualifications; Creation and Providence; Deliverance: by prayer; Duty to God and Man; Faithfulness: of man; Good Works; Justice: and truth towards men; Poor: charity to them; Qualifications of a Christian; Relative duties; Religion: and justice; Saints: characterized; Saints: dwell in heaven

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