Hymns

The earth for ever is the Lord's

by Isaac Watts·1719·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

Based on Ps 24

1

The earth for ever is the Lord's,
With Adam's num'rous race;
He raised its arches o'er the floods,
And built it on the seas.

2

But who among the sons of men
May visit thine abode?
He that has hands from mischief clean,
Whose heart is right with God.

3

This is the man may rise and take
The blessings of his grace;
This is the lot of those that seek
The God of Jacob's face.

4

Now let our souls' immortal powers
To meet the Lord prepare,
Lift up their everlasting doors,
The King of glory's near.

5

The King of glory! who can tell
The wonders of his might?
He rules the nations; but to dwell
With saints is his delight.

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