Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#275

275. 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 bless'd.

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 cloath'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 cloath'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: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 132:5
  ;
  Psalm 132:13-18
• Notes: Public Domain.

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