The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#65

65. Beautiful Zion, built above

1 Beautiful Zion, built above,
Beautiful city, that I love,
Beautiful gates of pearly white,
Beautiful temple--God its light!
He who was slain on Calvary
Opens those pearly gates to me.

2 Beautiful heaven, where all is light,
Beautiful angels, clothed in white,
Beautiful strains, that never tire,
Beautiful harps, thro' all the choir,
There shall I join the chorus sweet,
Worshiping at the Saviour's feet.

3 Beautiful crowns on every brow,
Beautiful palms the conquerors show,
Beautiful robes the ransomed wear,
Beautiful all who enter there!
Thither I press with eager feet;
There shall my rest be long and sweet.

4 Beautiful throne for Christ our King,
Beautiful songs the angels sing,
Beautiful rest, all wanderings cease,
Beautiful home of perfect peace!
There shall my eyes the Saviour see--
Haste to this heavenly home with me.

Text Information

• First Line: Beautiful Zion, built above
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune for 318 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: BEAUTIFUL CITY
• Arranger: L. Hart
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Public Domain.