Raised up a house unto his God

In later days great David’s son,

Secure upon his throne,

Of hewn and costly stone.

Wide spread their wings and firm their feet

Within the sacred place—

God’s righteousness and truth set forth,

Toward the house they face!

* * *

Oh concept grand! Oh thought divine!

Justice and mercy meet;

God’s rights maintained, His love made known,

In Christ the Mercy-seat!

Edinburgh