CPWI Hymnal ‎#401

401. 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., fl. 16th century
• Author: Joseph Bromehead, 1748-1826
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: Church Militant/Triumphant
• Source: Based on Augustine of Hippo; Hymns and Psalms for Public or Private Devotion, Sheffield, 1795, adapted

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL (IRONS)
• Composer: Herbert Stephen Irons, 1834-1905
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major