Hymns of the Greek Church ‎#78

78. Shine forth, O new Jerusalem

Shine forth, O new Jerusalem!
O Zion, shout with glee!
For now the glory of the Lord
Is risen upon thee;
O mother pure of God’s own Son,
Rejoice—His victory is won!

O dear and sweetest voice divine,
O Christ, Thou wilt befriend,
And lead Thy people safely on
E’en to their journey’s end;
Thy faithful people hear Thy voice,
And in that steadfast hope rejoice.

O Christ, our sacred Paschal feast,
The Word, the might of God,—
His wisdom most ineffable
By Thee is shed abroad;
O may we feast on Thee for aye
In Thy blest realm of endless day.

Text Information

• First Line: Shine forth, O new Jerusalem
• Title: Shine forth, O new Jerusalem
• Author: St. John of Damascus
• Translator: John Brownlie
• Meter: 8,6,8,6,8,8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900
• Source: Canon for Easter

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