Voices of Praise ‎#207

207. Jerusalem, my happy home

1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
Name ever dear to me,
When shall my labours have an end?
In joy and peace, and thee? AMEN.

2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls,
And pearly gates behold?
Thy bulwarks with salvation strong,
And streets of shining gold?

3 There happier bowers than Eden's bloom,
Nor sin nor sorrow know:
Blest seats! through rude and stormy scenes
I onward press to you.

4 Why should I shrink from pain or woe,
Or feel at death dismay?
I've Canaan's goodly land in view,
And realms of endless day.

5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there
Around my Saviour stand:
And soon my friends in Christ below
Will join the glorious band.

6 Jerusalem, my happy home,
My soul still pants for thee;
Then shall my labours have an end,
When I thy joys shall see.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem, my happy home
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Heaven; Festivals

Tune Information

• Name: JERUSALEM
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major