English poem
The compleating of the spiritual Temple. Zech. iv. 7
by Philip Doddridge (1773–1832)
Sing to the LORD above, Who deigns on Earth to raise A Temple to his Love, A Monument of Praise. Ye Saints around, Thro' all its Frame, Its Builder's Name Harmonious sound.
He form'd the glorious Plan, And its Foundation laid, That GOD might dwell with Man, And Mercy be display'd; His Son he sent, Who, great and good, Made his own Blood The sweet Cement.
Beneath his Eye and Care The Edifice shall rise Majestick strong and fair, And shine above the Skies. There shall he place The polish'd Stone, Ordain'd to crown This Work of Grace.
More by Philip Doddridge
- The Christian's secret Feast. John iv. 32
- The Church built on a Rock, and secured against the Gates of Hell. Matt. xvi. 18
- The Church the Birth-place of the Saints, and GOD'S Care of it. Psalm lxxxvii. 5
- The Circumstances of CHRIST'S second Appearing. 2 Pet. iii. 11, 12
- The Conquest of Death and Grief by Views of the heavenly State. Rev. xxi. 4
- The Cup of Fury exchanged for the Cup of Blessings. Isaiah li. 22
- The Day approaching, a Motive to Love and Worship. Heb. x. 24. 25
- The Days of the Upright known to GOD, and their everlasting Inheritance. Psalm xxxvii. 18