Common Praise ‎#482

482. Jerusalem the golden

1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blest,
beneath thy contemplation
sink heart and voice opprest.
I know not, O I know not
what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare.

2 They stand, those halls of Sion,
conjubilant with song,
and bright with many an angel,
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever with them,
the daylight is serene,
the pastures of the blessèd
are decked in glorious sheen.

3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from care released,
the shout of them that triumph,
the song of them that feast;
and they, who with their leader
have conquered in the fight,
for ever and for ever
are clad in robes of white.

4 O sweet and blessèd country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessèd country
that eager hearts expect!
Jesu, in mercy bring us
to that dear land of rest;
who art, with God the Father
and Spirit, ever blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem the golden
• Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century
• Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Exodus 3:8
  ;
  Ezekiel 46:10
  ;
  Hebrews 11:14-16
  ;
  Joel 3:17-18
  ;
  Matthew 24:31
  ;
  Psalm 122:5
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-14
  ;
  Revelation 12:11
  ;
  Revelation 21:10
  ;
  Revelation 21:21
• Topic: Epiphany IV: Year C; Proper 14: Year C; Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls

Tune Information

• Name: EWING
• Composer: Alexander Ewing, 1830-1895
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: C Major