Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#267

267. How beauteous are their feet

1 How beauteous are their feet
Who stand on Zion's hill;
Who bring salvation in their tongues,
And words of peace reveal.

2 How cheering is their voice,
How sweet the tidings are!
"Zion, behold thy Saviour King;
He reigns and triumphs here."

3 How blessed are our ears
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found!

4 How blessed are our eyes
That see this heavenly light!
Prophets and kings desired long,
But died without the sight.

5 The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.

6 The Lord makes bare His arm
Through all the earth abroad;
Let all the nations now behold
Their Saviour and their God.

Text Information

• First Line: How beauteous are their feet
• Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Ordinances; Zion, Songs of; Ministry: Heralds of Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS (II)
• Composer: Aaron Williams, 1731-1776
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: G Major or modal