Dr. Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#183

183. God in his earthly temple lays

1 God in his earthly temple lays
Foundations for his heav'nly praise:
He likes the tents of Jacob well,
But still in Zion loves to dwell.

2 His mercy visits ev'ry house
That pay their night and morning vows;
But makes a more delightful stay
Where churches meet to praise and pray.

3 What glories were describ'd of old!
What wonders are of Zion told!
Thou city of our God below,
Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know.

4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew,
Shall there begin their lives anew;
Angels and men shall join to sing
The hill where living waters spring.

5 When God makes up his last account
Of natives in his holy mount,
'Twill be an honor to appear
As one new-born or nourish'd there!

Text Information

• First Line: God in his earthly temple lays
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Scripture:
  Psalm 87

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