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24b. Characters of a Saint; or, a Citizen of Zion; or, The Qualifications of a Christian

1 Who shall inhabit in thy Hill,
O GOD of Holiness?
Whom will the Lord admit to dwell
So near his Throne of Grace?

2 The Man that walks in pious Ways,
And works with righteous Hands;
That trusts his Maker's Promises,
And follows his Commands.

3 He speaks the Meaning of his Heart,
Nor slanders with his Tongue;
Will scarce believe an ill Report,
Nor do his Neighbour Wrong.

4 The wealthy Sinner he contemns,
Loves all that fear the Lord;
And tho' to his own Hurt he swears,
Still he performs his Word.

5 His Hands disdain a Golden Bribe,
And never gripe the Poor.
This Man shall dwell with GOD on Earth,
And find his Heav'n secure.

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First Line: Who shall inhabit in thy Hill
Title: Characters of a Saint; or, a Citizen of Zion; or, The Qualifications of a Christian
Meter: Common Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1740
Scripture:
Topic: Christians: Qualifications; Duty to God and Man; Faithfulness: of man (5 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
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