1 Far as thy name is known The world declares thy praise; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne Their songs of honour raise.
2 With joy let Judah stand On Sion's chosen hill, Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, And counsels of thy will.
3 Let strangers walk around The city where we dwell, Compass and view thine holy ground, And mark the building well.
4 The orders of thy house, The worship of thy court, The cheerful songs, the solemn vows; And make a fair report.
5 How decent and how wise! How glorious to behold! Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes, And rites adorn'd with gold.
6 The God we worship now Will guide us till we die, Will be our God while here below, And ours above the sky.