The Psalms of David ‎#I.XXI

I.XXI. Lo, what a glorious Sight appears

1 Lo, what a glorious Sight appears
To our believing Eyes!
The Earth and Seas are past away,
And the old rolling Skies.

2 From the third Heav'n where God resides,
That holy, happy Place,
The New Jerusalem comes down
Adorn'd with shining Grace.

3 Attending Angels shout for Joy,
And the bright Armies sing,
Mortals, behold the sacred Seat
Of your descending King.

4 The God of Glory down to Men
Removes his bless'd Abode;
Men, the dear Objects of his Grace,
And he the loving God.

5 His own soft Hand shall wipe the Tears,
From ev'ry weeping Eye,
And Pains, and Groans, and Griefs, and Fears,
And Death itself shall die.

6 How long, dear Saviour, oh how long,
Shall this bright Hour delay?
Fly swifter round, ye Wheels of Time,
And bring the welcome Day.

Text Information

• First Line: Lo, what a glorious Sight appears
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Scripture:
  Revelation 21:1-4
• Topic: Christ: His Kingdom among Men; Protection of the Church; Safety of the Church; Church: Its Enemies slain by Christ

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