Hymns

How beauteous are their feet

by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 6.6.8.6 (SM)

Based on Isa 52:2,7-10; Mt 13:16,17.

1

How beauteous are their feet
Who stand on Zion's hill!
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal!

2

How charming is their voice!
How sweet the tidings are!
"Zion, behold thy Savior King;
He reigns and triumphs here."

3

How happy are our ears
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found!

4

How blessed are our eyes
That see this heav'nly light
Prophets and kings desired it long,
But died without the sight.

5

The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.

6

The Lord makes bare his arm
Through all the earth abroad;
Let every nation now behold
Their Savior and their God!