411    C.M.     J. Kent
“An everlasting covenant.” 2 Sam. 23. 5

1 Come, saints, and sing in sweet accord,
  With solemn pleasure tell,
  The covenant made with David’s Lord;
  In all things ordered well.

2 This covenant stood ere time began,
  That God with man might dwell;
  Eternal wisdom drew the plan;
  In all things ordered well.

3 This covenant, O believer, stands,
  Thy rising fears to quell;
  Sealed by thy Surety’s bleeding hands;
  In all things ordered well.

4 ’Twas made with Jesus, for his bride,
  Before the sinner fell;
  ’Twas signed, and sealed, and ratified;
  In all things ordered well.

5 When rolling worlds depart on fire,
  And thousands sink to hell,
  This covenant shall the saints admire;
  In all things ordered well.

6 In glory, soon, with Christ their King,
  His saints shall surely dwell;
  And this blest covenant ever sing;
  In all things ordered well.