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At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #235 (1786) Topics: Ministers ordained; Ministers ordained First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find Lyrics: 1 Where shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' eternal Mind Among the sons of flesh and blood! 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his antient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3 "Here I will fix my gracious throne, "And reign forever, saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, "And blessings shall attend my word. 4 "Here will I meet the hungry poor, "And fill their souls with living bread; "Sinners that wait before my door "With sweet provisions shall be fed. 5 "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace "My priests, my ministers shall shine; "Not Aaron in his costly dress "Appears so glorious and divine. 6 "The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joys, shall shout and sing, "The son of David here shall reign, "And Zion triumph in her King. 7 "Jesus shall see a numerous seed "Born here t' uphold his glorious name; "His crown shall flourish on his head, "While all his foes are cloth'd with shame." Scripture: Psalm 132:13-18 Languages: English

At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #235 (1790) Topics: Ministers ordained; Ministers ordained First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find Lyrics: 1 Where shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' eternal Mind Among the sons of flesh and blood! 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his antient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3 "Here I will fix my gracious throne, "And reign forever, saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, "And blessings shall attend my word. 4 "Here will I meet the hungry poor, "And fill their souls with living bread; "Sinners that wait before my door "With sweet provisions shall be fed. 5 "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace "My priests, my ministers shall shine; "Not Aaron in his costly dress "Appears so glorious and divine. 6 "The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joys, shall shout and sing, "The son of David here shall reign, "And Zion triumph in her King. 7 "Jesus shall see a numerous seed "Born here t' uphold his glorious name; "His crown shall flourish on his head, "While all his foes are cloth'd with shame." Scripture: Psalm 132:13-18 Languages: English

At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #250 (1786) Topics: Ministers ordained; Ministers ordained First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find Lyrics: 1 Where shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' eternal Mind Among the sons of flesh and blood! 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his antient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3 "Here I will fix my gracious throne, "And reign forever, saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, "And blessings shall attend my word. 4 "Here will I meet the hungry poor, "And fill their souls with living bread; "Sinners that wait before my door "With sweet provisions shall be fed. 5 "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace "My priests, my ministers shall shine; "Not Aaron in his costly dress "Appears so glorious and divine. 6 "The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joys, shall shout and sing, "The son of David here shall reign, "And Zion triumph in her King. 7 "Jesus shall see a numerous seed "Born here t' uphold his glorious name; "His crown shall flourish on his head, "While all his foes are cloth'd with shame." Scripture: Psalm 132:13-18 Languages: English

At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #250 (1787) Topics: Ministers ordained; Ministers ordained First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find Lyrics: 1 Where shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' eternal mind Among the sons of flesh and blood! 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his ancient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3 "Here I will fix my gracious throne, "And reign forever, saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, "And blessings shall attend my word. 4 "Here will I meet the hungry poor, "And fill their souls with living bread; "Sinners that wait before my door "With sweet provisions shall be fed. 5 "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace "My priests, my ministers shall shine; "Not Aaron in his costly dress "Appears so glorious and divine. 6 "The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joys, shall shout and sing, "The son of David here shall reign, "And Zion triumph in her King. 7 "Jesus shall see a numerous seed "Born here t' uphold his glorious name; "His crown shall flourish on his head, "While all his foes are cloth'd with shame." Scripture: Psalm 132:13-18 Languages: English

A Church established

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #236a (1786) Topics: Ministers ordained; Ministers ordained First Line: No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Lyrics: 1 [No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there: And there th' assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 We trace no more these toilsome ways, Nor wander far abroad; Where e’er thy people meet for praise, There is a house for God.] Pause. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest, Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and blest. 5 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy spirit and thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 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. 7 Here let the Son of David reign, Let God’s anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. Scripture: Psalm 122:7-8 Languages: English

A Church Established

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #236a (1790) Topics: Ministers ordained; Ministers ordained First Line: No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Lyrics: 1 [No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there: And there th' assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 We trace no more these toilsome ways, Nor wander far abroad; Where e’er thy people meet for praise, There is a house for God.] Pause. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest, Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and blest. 5 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy spirit and thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 6 Here, mighty God, accept our vows, Here let thy praise be spread; Bless the provision of thy house, And fill thy poor with bread. 7 Here let the Son of David reign, Let God’s anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And at his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. Scripture: Psalm 122:7-8 Languages: English

A Church established

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #251 (1786) Topics: Ministers ordained; Ministers ordained First Line: No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Lyrics: 1 [No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there: And there th' assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 We trace no more these toilsome ways, Nor wander far abroad; Where e’er thy people meet for praise, There is a house for God.] Pause. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest, Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and blest. 5 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy spirit and thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 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. 7 Here let the Son of David reign, Let God’s anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. Scripture: Psalm 122:7-8 Languages: English

A Church established

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #251 (1787) Topics: Ministers ordained; Ministers ordained First Line: No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Lyrics: 1 [No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there: And there th' assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 We trace no more these toilsome ways, Nor wander far abroad; Where e’er thy people meet for praise, There is a house for God.] Pause. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest, Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and blest. 5 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy spirit and thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 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. 7 Here, let the Son of David reign, Let God’s anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. Scripture: Psalm 122:4-5 Languages: English

Psalm 132

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.301 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Ministers ordained First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find Lyrics: Where shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' Eternal Mind, Among the sons of flesh and blood? The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his ancient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blessed. Here will I fix my gracious throne, And reign for ever, saith the Lord; Here shall my power and love be known, And blessings shall attend my word. Here will I meet the hungry poor, And fill their souls with living bread; Sinners that wait before my door With sweet provision shall be fed. Girded with truth, and clothed with grace, My priests, my ministers, shall shine Not Aaron in his costly dress Made an appearance so divine. The saints, unable to contain Their inward joys, shall shout and sing; The Son of David here shall reign, And Zion triumph in her King. [Jesus shall see a num'rous seed Born here t' uphold his glorious name; His crown shall flourish on his head, While all his foes are clothed with shame.] Scripture: Psalm 132:5 Languages: English

Where shall we go to seek and find

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P132a (1766) Topics: Ministers ordained Lyrics: 1 Where shall we go to seek and find An Habitation for our GOD; A Dwelling for th' eternal Mind, Among the Sons of Flesh and Blood? 2 The GOD of Jacob chose the Hill Of Sion for his ancient Rest; And Sion is his Dwelling still, His Church is with his Presence blest. 3 Here will I fix my gracious Throne, And reign for ever, saith the Lord; Here shall my Pow'r and Love be known, And Blessings shall attend my Word. 4 Here will I meet the hungry Poor, And fill their Souls with living Bread; Sinners that wait before my Door With sweet Provision shall be fed. 5 Girded with Truth, and cloth'd with Grace, My Priests, my Ministers shall shine; Not Aaron, in his costly Dress Made an Appearance so divine. 6 The Saints, unable to contain Their inward Joys, shall shout and sing, The Son of David here shall reign, And Sion triumph in her King. 7 [Jesus shall see a num'rous Seed Born here t'uphold his glorious Name; His Crown shall flourish on his Head, While all his Foes are cloath'd with Shame.] Scripture: Psalm 132:5 Languages: English