145a. God and his Church, or, Grace and Glory

1 Great God, attend while Zion sings
The joy that from thy presence springs;
To spend one day with thee on earth
Exceeds a thousand days of mirth.

2 Might I enjoy the meanest place
Within thy house, O God of grace,
Not tents of ease, nor thrones of power
Should tempt my feet to leave thy door.

3 God is our sun, he makes our day;
God is our shield, he guards our way
From all th' assaults of hell and sin,
From foes without and foes within.

4 All needful grace will God bestow,
And crown that grace with glory too:
He gives us all things, and with-holds
No real good from upright souls.

5 Oh God, our King, whose sovereign sway
The glorious hosts of heaven obey,
And devils at thy presence flee,
Blest is the man that trusts in thee.

Text Information
First Line: Great God, attend while Zion sings
Title: God and his Church, or, Grace and Glory
Meter: Long Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
Scripture:
Topic: Church: God's presence there; Delight: and safety in the church; Delight: in God (6 more...)
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