American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#314

314. Jerusalem, My Happy Home

1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
Name ever dear to me!
When shall my labors have an end
In joy and peace and thee?

2 When shall these eyes thy heav'n-built walls
And pearly gates behold,
Thy bulwarks with salvation strong,
And streets of shining gold?

3 There happier bow'rs than Eden's bloom,
Nor sin nor sorrow know:
Blest seats, thro' rude and stormy scenes
I onward press to you.

4 Why should I shrink at pain and woe,
Or feel at death dismay?
I've Canaan's goodly land in view
And realms of endless day.

5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there
Around my Savior stand;
And soon my friends in Christ below
Will join the glorious band.

6 Jerusalem, my happy home!
My soul still pants for thee;
Then shall my labors have an end,
When I thy joy shall see.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem, my happy home
• Title: Jerusalem, My Happy Home
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Christian Life: Heaven
• Source: Anon., 16th Century, Revised

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL
• Composer: H. S. Irons (1861)
• Meter: C. M.