A Church Established

Verse 1

No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord.

Verse 2

The Lord in Zion placed his name, His ark was settled there; To Zion the whole nation came To worship thrice a year.

Verse 3

But we have no such lengths to go, Nor wander far abroad; Where'er thy saints assemble now, There is a house for God.

Verse 4

Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest! Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be owned and blessed.

Verse 5

Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy Spirit and thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford.

Verse 6

Here, mighty God, accept our vows, Here let thy praise be spread; Bless the provisions of thy house, And fill thy poor with bread.

Verse 7

Here let the Son of David reign, Let God's Anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain With love and power divine.

Verse 8

Here let him hold a lasting throne; And as his kingdom grows, Fresh honors shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes.