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

XVa. 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.

Text Information

• 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: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 15

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