Trinity Hymnal ‎#277

277. How glorious Zion's courts appear

1 How glorious Zion's courts appear,
The city of our God!
His throne he hath established here,
Here fixed his loved abode.

2 Its walls, defended by his grace,
No pow'r shall e'er o'erthrow,
Salvation is its bulwark sure
Against th' assailing foe.

3 Lift up the everlasting gates,
The doors wide open fling!
Enter, ye nations, who obey
The statutes of our King!

4 Trust in the Lord, for ever trust,
And banish all your fears;
Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells
Eternal as his years.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How glorious Zion's courts appear
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707, adapted)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 26:1
• Topic: The Church: The Church of Christ; The Church: Security of; Zion
• Source: Adapted as in Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

Tune Information

• Name: IRISH
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E Major
• Source: Hymns and Sacred Poems, Dublin, 1749