The church the birth-place of the saints. <br /> <br />God in his earthly temple lays <br />Foundations for his heav'nly praise: <br />He likes the tents of Jacob well, <br />But still in Zion loves to dwell. <br /> <br />His mercy visits every house <br />That pay their night and morning vows; <br />But makes a more delightful stay <br />Where churches meet to praise and pray. <br /> <br />What glories were described of old! <br />What wonders are of Zion told! <br />Thou city of our God below, <br />Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. <br /> <br />Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, <br />Shall there begin their lives anew; <br />Angels and men shall join to sing <br />The hill where living waters spring. <br /> <br />When God makes up his last account <br />Of natives in his holy mount, <br />'Twill be an honor to appear <br />As one new-born or nourished there!<br /><br />Isaac Watts<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/psalm-87-2/
