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

XVI. Heaven invisible and holy

1 Nor eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard,
Nor sense, nor reason known,
What joys the Father has prepar'd
For those that love the Son.

2 But the good spirit of the Lord
Reveals a heaven to come;
The beams of glory, in his word,
Allure and guide us home.

3 Pure are the joys above the sky,
And all the region peace;
No wanton lips nor envious eye,
Can see or taste the bliss.

4 Those holy gates forever bar
Pollution, sin, and shame;
None shall obtain admittance there,
But followers of the Lamb.

5 He keeps the Father's book of life,
There all their names are found
The Hypocrite in vain shall strive
To tread the heavenly ground.

Text Information

• First Line: Nor eye hath seen nor ear hath heard
• Title: Heaven invisible and holy
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Revelation 21:27
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:9-10
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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