Christ in Song ‎#925

925. No Abiding City Here

1. We've no abiding city here;
Sad truth, were this to be our home;
But let this thought our spirits cheer,
We seek a city yet to come,
We seek a city yet to come.

2. We've no abiding city here,
We seek a city out of sight;
Zion its name, the Lord is there,
It shines with ever lasting light,
It shines with ever lasting light.

3. O sweet abode of peace and love,
Where pilgrims freed from toil, are blest!
Had I the pinions of a dove,
I'd fly to thee, and be at rest,
I'd fly to thee, and be at rest.

4. But hush, my soul! nor dare repine;
The time my God appoints is best;
While here, to do his will be mine,
And his to fix my time of rest,
And his to fix my time of rest.

Text Information

• First Line: We've no abiding city here
• Title: No Abiding City Here
• Author: Thomas Kelly
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Home Eternal: City of God
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ANDRE
• Composer: Unknown
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Public Domain.