METRICAL VERSION OF PSALM XXIV.
By A. M. A. C.
1. The earth and all its fullness is the Lord's.
To all that dwell therein he life affords; 2. For he hath founded it upon the seas,
On floods established it by his decrees. 3. Who shall into the hill of God ascend?
Or who within his holy place shall stand? 4. He that with heart and hands all undefiled
Could never be by vanity beguiled,
Whose lips ne'er uttered falsehood nor deceit,
Because his God hath said these things I hate. 5. He shall the blessing of the Lord receive,
And righteousness and full salvation have. 6. Thus shall it be with those that seek his face,
The God of Jacob love, and speak his praise. 7. Ye gates and everlasting doors uplifted be,
That glory's King may enter in by thee. 8. Who is this King of glory? 'Tis the Lord,
In battle mighty, conquering by his word. 9. Then lift your heads ye gates, and doors give way,
And let the glorious King his scepter sway, 10. Who is this King of glory? Oh, 'tis he,
The Lord of hosts, his name shall ever be.