The Psalms of David ‎#II.CLXIV

II.CLXIV. Why should this Earth delight us so?

1 Why should this Earth delight us so?
Why should we fix our Eyes
On these low Ground, where Sorrows grow,
And ev'ry pleasure dies?

2 While Time his sharpest Teeth prepares
Our Comforts to devour,
There is a Land above the Stars,
And Joys above his Pow'r.

3 Nature shall be dissolv'd and die,
The Sun must end his Race,
The Earth and Sea for ever fly
Before my Saviour's Face.

4 When will that glorious Morning rise?
When the last Trumpet sound,
And call the Nations to the Skies,
From underneath the Ground?

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• First Line: Why should this Earth delight us so?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Topic: End of the world

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