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SDAH 372
How beauteous are their feet
Who stand on Zion’s hill;
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal!
Text
1
How beauteous are their feet
Who stand on Zion’s hill;
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal!
2
How charming is their voice,
So sweet the tidings are:
“Zion, behold thy Savior King;
He reigns and triumphs here!”
3
How happy are our ears,
That hear the joyful sound
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found!
4
How blessed are our eyes,
That see this heavenly light;
Prophets and kings desired it long,
But died without the sight!
5
The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Isa 52:7 (b) Isa 52:7 (c) Matt 13:16, 17 (d) Matt 13:16, 17 (e) Isa 52:8, 9
Author
Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Year Published
1707
Hymn Tune
ST. THOMAS
Metrical Number
S.M.
Tune Source
from Williams’ Psalmody, 1770
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