Moravian Book of Worship ‎#522

522. Glorious Things of You Are Spoken

1 Glorious things of you are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken,
formed you for his own abode;
on the rock of ages founded,
what can shake your sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded
you may smile at all your foes.

2 Blessed inhabitants of Zion,
washed in the Redeemer's blood!
Jesus, whom their souls rely on,
makes them kings and priests to God;
'tis his love his people raises
in his courts to reign as kings,
and as priests, his solemn praises
each for a thankoff'ring brings.

3 Savior, since of Zion's city
I through grace a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in your name.
Fading are the worldling's pleasures,
all their boasted pomp and show,
solid joys and lasting treasures
none but Zion's children know.

Text Information

• First Line: Glorious things of you are spoken
• Title: Glorious Things of You Are Spoken
• Author: John Newton (1779, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 9:11
  ;
  Psalm 46
  ;
  Psalm 48:1
  ;
  Psalm 87:3
  ;
  Psalm 105
  ;
  Isaiah 33:20-21
  ;
  Matthew 7:24-27
  ;
  Matthew 16:18
• Topic: Nature of the Church; Church--Foundation and nature; Church--Triumphant; Church--Unity; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: AUSTRIAN HYMN
• Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn (1797)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: E♭ Major