Laudes Domini ‎#589

589. "A City"

1 Jerusalem, the glorious!
The glory of the elect,--
O dear and future vision
That eager hearts expect!
Ev'n now by faith I see thee,
Ev'n here thy walls discern;
To thee my thoughts are kindled,
And strive, and pant, and yearn!

2 The Cross is all thy splendor,
The Crucified, thy praise;
His land and benediction
Thy ransomed people raise;--
Jerusalem! exulting
On that securest shore,
I hope thee, wish thee, sing thee,
And love thee evermore!

3 O sweet and blessed Country!
Shall I e'er see thy face?
O sweet and blessed Country!
Shall I e'er win thy grace?
Exult, O dust and ashes!
The Lord shall be thy part;
His only, his for ever,
Thou shalt be, and thou art!

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem, the glorious!
• Title: "A City"
• Translator: John M. Neale
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888

Tune Information

• Name: MIRIAM
• Composer: J. P. Holbrook
• Meter: 7s, 6s, D
• Key: C Major