Versos English Philip Doddridge The compleating of the spiritual Temple. Zech. iv. 7

English poem

The compleating of the spiritual Temple. Zech. iv. 7

by (1773–1832)

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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.