1. The earth belongs unto the Lord,and all that it contains;The world that is inhabited,and all that there remains.
2. For the foundations thereofhe on the seas did lay,And he hath it establishedupon the floods to stay.
3. Who is the man that shall ascendinto the hill of God?Or who within his holy placeshall have a firm abode?
4. Whose hands are clean, whose heart is pure,and unto vanityWho hath not lifted up his soul,nor sworn deceitfully.
5. He from th' Eternal shall receivethe blessing him upon,And righteousness, ev'n from the Godof his salvation.
6. This is the generationthat after him enquire,O Jacob, who do seek thy facewith their whole heart's desire.
7. Ye gates, lift up your heads on high;ye doors that last for aye,Be lifted up, that so the Kingof glory enter may.
8. But who of glory is the King?The mighty Lord is this;Ev'n that same Lord, that great in mightand strong in battle is.
9. Ye gates, lift up your heads; ye doors,doors that do last for aye,Be lifted up, that so the Kingof glory enter may.
10. But who is he that is the Kingof glory? who is this?The Lord of hosts, and none but he,the King of glory is.