Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#84a

84a. The Beauty of the Church; or, Gospel Worship and Order

1 Far as thy name is known
The world declares thy praise;
Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne
Their songs of honour raise.

2 With joy thy people stand
On Sion's chosen hill,
Proclaim the wonders of thy hand,
And counsels of thy will.

3 Let strangers walk around
The city where we dwell,
Compass and view thine holy ground,
And mark the building well.

4 The orders of thy house,
The worship of thy court,
The cheerful songs, the solemn vows,
And make a fair report.

5 How decent and how wise!
How glorious to behold!
Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes,
And rites adorn'd with gold.

6 The God we worship now
Will guide us 'till we die;
Will be your God while here below,
And ours above the sky.

Text Information

• First Line: Far as thy name is known
• Title: The Beauty of the Church; or, Gospel Worship and Order
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 48:10-14
• Topic: Church: its beauty; Church: its Safety and Honor for a Nation; Church: its worship and order; Delight: and safety in the church; Enemies: destroyed; Gospel: worship and order; Nation's: Safety is the Church; Worship: and order of the gospel

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