Religion

Psalm 122

by John White 1575–1648

From Davids Psalms in Metre (1655)

Religion

I Joy'd in heart when thus to me
they spake, and fram'd their talk;
Unto the house of God the Lord,
together let us walk.
Our feet, that once throughout the land
had wandred all abroad,
In the gates of Jerusalem
have found a sure abode.

The buildings of Jerusalem
in one compacted be,
And in religious government
her peoples hearts agree.
Thither the Tribes of God go up,
the Tribes with one accord,
Before the Ark of Israel,
do blesse and praise the Lord.

There are erected Judgement seats,
the thrones of equity,
The thrones which God to David gave,
and his posterity.
All ye the seed of Israel,
pray still for Zions peace,
All those that love Jerusalem,
God prosper and encrease.

Let peace be still within thy walls,
and godly unity,
Thy palaces let God enrich
with all prosperity,
I wish thee now prosperity
even for mine own dear friends,
And brethrens sake, whose hope of wealth
on thine estate depends.

Yea, for the house of God our Lord,
my heart shall never cease,
Nor hand be wanting to procure
thy happiness and peace.

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A metrical version of Psalm 122.

MLA

White, John. “Psalm 122.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/white_john/111/.

Chicago

White, John. “Psalm 122.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/white_john/111/.

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