The Hymnal ‎#340

340. How glorious Zion's courts appear

1 How glorious Zion’s courts appear,
The city of our God!
His throne He hath established here,
Here fixed His loved abode.

2 Its wall, defended by His grace
No power shall e’er o’erthrow,
Salvation is its bulwark sure
Against th’ assailing foe.

3 Lift up the everlasting gates,
The doors wide open fling!
Enter, ye nations, who obey
The statutes of our King.

4 Trust in the Lord, forever trust,
And banish all your fears;
Strength In the Lord Jehovah dwells
Eternal as His years.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How glorious Zion's courts appear
• Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Church and the Sacraments: The Church; Dedication Services: Of a Church; Zion
• Source: As in "Scottish Paraphrases," 1781
• Notes: Adapted from Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

Tune Information

• Name: IRISH
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major
• Source: Melody from "A Collection of Hymns and Sacred Poems," Dublin, 1749