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48. Lord of the worlds above

1 Lord of the worlds above,
How pleasant and how fair
The dwellings of Thy love,
Thine earthly temples are!
To Thine abode
My heart aspires
With warm desires
To see my God.

2 O happy souls that pray
Where God appoints to hear!
O happy men that pay
Their constant service there!
They praise Thee still;
And happy they'
Who love the way
To Zion’s hill.

3 They go from strength to strength,
Through this dark vale of tears,
Till each arrives at length,
Till each in heaven appears;
O glorious seat,
When God our King,
Shall thither bring
Our willing feet!

Text Information
First Line: Lord of the worlds above
Meter: H. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1870
Topic: Delight in Worship; Praise: hymns of genearl praise; Worship: delight in
Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from index: Watts
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