Psalms ‎#132a

132a. At the Settlement of a Church; or, the Ordination of a Minister

1 Where shall we go to seek and find
An habitation for our God?
A dwelling for th' eternal mind;
Among the sons of flesh and blood!

2 The God of Jacob chose the hill
Of Zion for his antient rest;
And Zion is his dwelling still,
His church is with his presence blest.

3 Here I will fix my gracious throne,
And reign for ever, saith the Lord;
Here shall my pow'r and love be known,
And blessings shall attend my word.

4 Here will I meet the hungry poor,
And fill their souls with living bread;
Sinners that wait before my door,
With sweet provisions shall be fed.

5 Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace,
My priests, my ministers, shall shine;
Not Aaron in his costly dress
Appears so glorious and divine:

6 The saints, unable to contain
Their inward joys, shall shout and sing;
The Son of David here shall reign,
And Zion triumph in her King.

7 [Jesus shall see a num'rous seed
Born here t' uphold his glorious name;
His crown shall flourish on his head,
While all his foes are cloth'd with shame.]

Text Information

• First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find
• Title: At the Settlement of a Church; or, the Ordination of a Minister
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Psalm 132:5
  ;
  Psalm 132:13-18

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