Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#LVIII

LVIII. Jew and Gentile in Christ

1 God in his earthly temple lays
Foundations for his heav’nly praise:
He likes the tents of Jacob well,
But still in Zion loves to dwell.

2 His mercy visits ev'ry house,
That pay their night and morning vows;
But makes a more delightful stay,
Where churches meet to praise and pray.

3 What glories were describ'd of old?
What wonders are in Zion told?
Thou city of our God below,
Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know.

4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew,
Shall there begin their lives anew:
Angels and men shall join to sing
The hill where living waters spring.

5 When God makes up his last account
Of natives in his holy mount,
’Twill be an honour to appear
As one new born, and nourish'd there!

Text Information

• First Line: God in his earthly temple lays
• Title: Jew and Gentile in Christ
• Author: Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Psalm 87:4-6
  ;
  Isaiah 19:25
  ;
  Psalm 148:11-13
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

(No tune information)