A Selection of Hymns ‎#CDIII

CDIII. The church described; or, the stability and glory of Sion

1 Say, who is she, that looks abroad
Like the sweet-blushing dawn,
When with her living lights she paints
The dew-drops of the lawn:

2 Fair as the moon, when in the skies
Serene her throne she guides,
And o'er the twinkling stars supreme
In full orb'd glory rides.

3 Clear as the sun, when from the east
Without a cloud he springs,
And scatters boundless light and heat,
From his resplendent wings.

4 Tremendous as an host that moves
Majestically flow,
With banners wide-disply'd, all arm'd,
All ardent for the ofe!

5 This is the church by heaven array'd
With strength and grace divine,
Thus shall she strike her foes with dread,
And thus her glories shine.

Text Information

• First Line: Say, who is she, that looks abroad
• Title: The church described; or, the stability and glory of Sion
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Song of Solomon 6:10
• Topic: The Church: The Gospel Church; Church: Described; Sion's stability and glory
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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