Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#350

350. Zion Stands by Hills Surrounded

1 Zion stands by hills surrounded,
Zion, kept by pow'r divine;
all her foes shall be confounded,
though the world in arms combine.
Happy Zion, what a favored lot is thine!
Happy Zion, what a favored lot is thine!

2 Ev'ry human tie may perish;
friend to friend unfaithful prove;
mothers cease their own to cherish;
heav'n and earth at last remove;
but no changes can attend Jehovah's love,
but no changes can attend Jehovah's love.

3 In the furnace God may prove thee,
thence to bring thee forth more bright,
but can never cease to love thee;
thou art precious in his sight.
God is with thee - God, thine everlasting light,
God is with thee - God, thine everlasting light.

Text Information

• First Line: Zion stands by hills surrounded
• Title: Zion Stands by Hills Surrounded
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1906)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.rep.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 125:2
• Topic: The Church: The Church of Christ; Church: Covenant People; Church: Security of; God: Faithfulness of; God: Immutability of; God: Love and Grace of

Tune Information

• Name: ZION
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1830)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.rep.
• Key: C Major