Common Praise ‎#481

481. Jerusalem, my happy home

1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
name ever dear to me,
when shall my labours have an end,
thy joys when shall I see?

2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls
and pearly gates behold,
thy bulwarks with salvation strong,
and streets of shining gold?

3 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there
around my Saviour stand;
and all I love in Christ below
will join the glorious band.

4 Jerusalem, my happy home,
when shall I come to thee?
When shall my labours have an end,
thy joys when shall I see?

5 O Christ, do thou my soul prepare
for that bright home of love;
that I may see thee and adore,
with all thy saints above.

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem, my happy home
• Author: F. B. P. (c. 1600, alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:14-16
  ;
  Isaiah 26:1
  ;
  Psalm 48:12-14
  ;
  Revelation 14:13
  ;
  Revelation 21:10
  ;
  Revelation 21:21
  ;
  Revelation 22:4
• Topic: Proper 14: Year C

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL (IRONS)
• Composer: H. S. Irons
• Key: E Major