Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.108 (1806) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Far as thy name is known Lyrics:
Far as thy name is known,
The world declares thy praise;
Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne,
Their songs of honor raise.
With joy let Judah stand
On Zion's chosen hill,
Proclaim the wonders of thy hand,
And counsels of thy will.
Let strangers walk around
The city where we dwell,
Compass and view thine holy ground,
And mark the building well;
The orders of thy house,
The worship of thy court,
The cheerful songs, the solemn vows,
And make a fair report.
How decent and how wise!
How glorious to behold!
Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes,
And rites adorned with gold.
The God we worship now
Will guide us till we die,
Will be our God while here below,
And ours above the sky.
Topics: Enemies destroyed; Delight and safety in the church; Church its beauty; Church is the safety and honor of a nation; Church its worship and order; Gospel worship and order; Nation's honor and safety is the church; Worship and order of the gospel Scripture: Psalm 48:10-14 Languages: English
Psalm 48 Part 2