The Hymnal ‎#148

148. Draw nigh to Thy Jerusalem, O Lord

1 Draw nigh to Thy Jerusalem, O Lord,
Thy faithful people cry with one accord:
Ride on in triumph; Lord, behold, we lay
Our passions, lusts, and proud wills in Thy way!

2 Thy road is ready; and Thy paths, made straight,
With longing expectations seem to wait
The consecration of Thy beauteous feet,
And silently Thy promised advent greet!

3 Hosanna! welcome to our hearts! for here
Thou hast a temple, too, as Zion dear;
O enter in, dear Lord, unbar the door
And in that temple dwell forevermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw nigh to Thy Jerusalem, O Lord
• Author: Bishop Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667)
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Jesus Christ the Lord: His Triumphal Entry; Advent; Christ: Call, Answering Christ's; Christ: Entry Into Jerusalem; Christ: Second Coming, His; Christ: Triumphal Entry; Hope; Palm Sunday
• Notes: Stanza 3, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: WOODLANDS
• Composer: Walter Greatorex (1877- )
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Tune used by permission of Mr. W. Greatorex.