The Psalms of David ‎#P24a

P24a. The Earth for ever is the Lord's

1 The Earth for ever is the Lord's,
With Adam's num'rous Race;
He rais'd its Arches o'er the Floods,
And built it on the Seas.

2 But who among the Sons of Men
May visit thine Abode?
He that has Hands from Mischief clean,
Whose Heart is right with GOD.

3 This is the Man may rise and take
The Blessings of his Grace;
This is the Lot of those that seek
The GOD of Jacob's Face.

4 Now let our Souls immortal Pow'rs
To meet the Lord prepare,
Lift up their everlasting Doors,
The King of Glory's near.

5 The King of Glory! Who can tell
The Wonders of his Might?
He rules the Nations; but to dwell
With Saints is his Delight.

Text Information

• First Line: The Earth for ever is the Lord's
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1766
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24
• Topic: Ascension of Christ; Christians: Qualifications; Duty to God and Man; Good Works; Heaven: The Saints Dwelling Place; Saints: characterised

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