Gospel Praise Book. ‎#8

8. The City of God

1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
He, whose word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for His own abode.

Refrain:
Zion, Zion, beautiful Zion,
Zion, city of our God;
He, whose word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for His own abode.

2 On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded,
Thou mayst smile at all thy foes. [Chorus]

3 Round each habitation hov’ring,
See the cloud and fire appear!
For a glory and a cov’ring
Showing that the Lord is near. [Chorus]

4 He who gives us daily manna,
He who listens when we cry,
Let Him hear the loud hosanna
Rising to His throne on high. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Glorious things of thee are spoken
• Title: The City of God
• Author: Newton
• Refrain First Line: Zion, Zion, beautiful Zion
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Opening Service; Praise; Christian Work
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Glorious things of thee are spoken]
• Composer: Asa Hull
• Notes: Public Domain.