Songs of Faith and Triumph 1, 2 and 3 Combined ‎#47

47. The City of Gold

1 I have read of a city of gold,
Which the Saviour has gone to prepare;
But its glories can never be told,
Till we meet ‘neath its portals so fair.

Refrain:
When I lay my sheaves at His feet,
And I walk up the gold-paved street;
Shall I meet you there?
In the glories to share,
Of that beautiful city of gold.

2 I have read that its gates are of pearl,
If I’m faithful they’ll swing wide for me;
I shall meet those who’ve gone on before,
And my Saviour with joy I shall see. [Refrain]

3 There’s a mansion for you and for me,
And a robe that with joy we shall wear;
We’ll be safe in that city of gold,
From the world with its burden of care. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I have read of a city of gold
• Title: The City of Gold
• Author: L. S. L.
• Refrain First Line: When I lay my sheaves at His feet
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929

Tune Information

• Name: [I have read of a city of gold]
• Composer: Lydia Shivers Leech