GOD in His earthly kingdom lays Foundations for His heavenly praise; Each of His saints He loves so well, Yet in His church He loves to dwell.
Truly in each believing home, The presence of the Lord is known, But He prolongs with power His stay, Where churches meet to praise and pray.
What glories are described of old! What wonders are of Zion told! The glories of the church below Did the surrounding nations know.
Zion, where life anew is found By people all the world around, Here is the place of power and love, Lifting our souls to God above.
When God reveals the last account Of citizens of Zion’s mount, O may we on that day appear Among those born and nourished there!
Isaac Watts, 1674-1748‡