Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CLII

II.CLII. Sinai and Sion

1 Not to the terrors of the Lord,
The tempest, fire, and smoke,
Not to the thunder of that word
Which God on Sinai spoke;

2 But we are come to Sion's hill,
The city of our God,
Where milder words declare his will,
And spread his love abroad.

3 Behold th' innumerable host
Of angels cloath'd in light!
Behold the spirits of the just,
Whose faith is turn'd to sight!

4 Behold the bless'd assembly there
Whose names are writ in heav'n!
And God, the judge of all declares
Their vilest sins forgiven.

5 The saints on earth, and all the dead
But one communion make;
All join in Christ, their living head,
And of his grace partake.

6 In such society as this
My weary soul would rest:
The man that dwells where Jesus is,
Must be for ever blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Not to the terrors of the Lord
• Title: Sinai and Sion
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 12:18-29

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