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.) ‎#162b

162b. The Church is the Garden of God

1 Lord, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand
In gardens planted by thine hand;
Let me within thy courts be seen,
Like a young cedar, fresh and green.

2 There grow thy saints in faith and love,
Blest with thine influence from above;
Not Lebanon with all it's trees
Yields such a comely sight as these.

3 The plants of grace shall ever live;
(Nature decays, but grace must thrive)
Time, that doth all things else impair,
Still makes them flourish strong and fair.

4 Laden with fruits of age, they shew,
The Lord is holy just and true;
None that attend his gates shall find
A God unfaithful or unkind.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand
• Title: The Church is the Garden of God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 92:12-15
• Topic: Church: God's garden; Princes vain; Saints: Reward at last

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