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 (Corr. and enl.) H.V. How beauteous are their feet

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Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David‎#H.V

H.VI

Text:

Blessedness of gospel time

1 How beauteous are their feet,
Who stand on Zion's hill,
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal!

2 How charming is their voice!
How sweet the tidings are!
"Zion, behold thy Saviour king,
"He reigns and triumphs here.

3 How happy are our ears,
That hear this happy sound,
Which kings and prophets long'd to know
And sought, but never found!

4 How blest our ravish'd eyes,
That see this heavenly light;
Prophets and kings desir'd it long,
But dy'd without the sight!

5 The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.

6 The Lord displays his arm
Thro all the earth abroad:
Let every nation now behold
Their Saviour and their GOD.

Text Information
First Line:	How beauteous are their feet
Title:	Blessedness of gospel time
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1785
Scripture:	Isaiah 5:2 ; Isaiah 5:7
Notes:	Public Domain.