The Church Hymnal ‎#451

451. O 'twas a joyful sound to hear

1 O 'twas a joyful sound to hear,
Our tribes exulting say,
Up Israel! to the temple haste,
And keep your festal day.

2 At Salem's courts we must appear,
With our assembled powers,
In strong and beauteous order ranged,
Like her united towers.

3 O ever pray for Salem's peace;
For they shall prosperous be,
Thou holy city of our God,
Who bear true love to thee.

4 May peace within thy sacred walls
A constant guest be found;
With plenty and prosperity
Thy palaces be crowned.

5 For my dear brethren's sake, and friends
No less than brethren dear,
I'll pray, May peace in Salem's towers
A constant guest appear.

6 But most of all I'll seek thy good,
And ever wish thee well,
For Sion and the temple's sake,
Where God vouchsafes to dwell.

Text Information

• First Line: O 'twas a joyful sound to hear
• Author: Tate
• Author: Brady
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNT SION
• Composer: H. W. Parker
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.