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Text:Jerusalem, Thou City Bright
Author:Frank Sewall, 1837-1915
Tune:SHINING CITY
Composer:George Frederick Root, 1820-1895
Media:MIDI file

3221. Jerusalem, Thou City Bright

1. Jerusalem, thou city bright
From Heav’n to earth descending,
How wondrously their holy light
Thy precious stones are blending.

Refrain
O city fair, O city blest,
All joy to mortals bringing,
Who would not raise his voice in praise
And thy dear name be singing!

2. O gates of pearl,
O streets of gold,
O river ever flowing
Where leads the Shepherd to the fold
The flock their Savior knowing. [Refrain]

3. Shine, holy light, within our hearts
All evil shade dispelling,
That we ne’er from Thy way depart,
Which leads to that blest dwelling. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Jerusalem, thou city bright
Title: Jerusalem, Thou City Bright
Author: Frank Sewall, 1837-1915
Refrain First Line: O city fair, O city blest
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: SHINING CITY
Composer: George Frederick Root, 1820-1895
Incipit: 55112 31235 32161
Key: G Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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