The Psalms of David ‎#234

234. Going to Church

1 How did my Heart rejoice to hear
My Friends devoutly say,
"In Sion let us all appear,
"And keep the solemn Day!"

2 I love her Gates, I love the Road;
The Church adorn'd with Grace,
Stands like a Palace built for GOD
To shew his milder Face.

3 Up to her Courts with Joys unknown
The holy Tribes repair;
The Son of David holds his Throne,
And sits in Judgment there.

4 He hears our Praises and Complaints;
And while his awful Voice
Divides the Sinners from the Saints,
We tremble and rejoice.

5 Peace be within this sacred Place,
And Joy a constant Guest;
With holy Gifts and heav'nly grace
Be her Attendants blest!

6 My Soul shall pray for Sion still,
While Life or Breath remains;
There my best Friends, my Kindred dwell,
There GOD my Saviour reigns.

Text Information

• First Line: How did my Heart rejoice to hear
• Title: Going to Church
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 122
• Topic: Church: going to it; Church: its beauty; Worship: public
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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