Author: J. M. Meyfart; Miss Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #626 (1926) Meter: 10.6.10.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Last Things Heaven Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, thou city fair and high,
Would God I were in thee!
My longing heart fain, fain to thee would fly!
It will not stay with me;
Far over vale and mountain,
Far over field and plain
It hastes to seek its Fountain,
And quit this world of pain.
2 O happy day, and yet far happier hour,
When wilt thou come at last?
When fearless to my Father's love and pow'r,
Whose promise standeth fast,
My soul I gladly render,
For surely will His hand
Lead me with guidance tender,
To heav'n, my fatherland.
3 O Zion, hail! bright city, now unfold
The gates of grace to me
How many a time I longed for thee of old,
Ere yet I was set free
From yon dark life of sadness,
Yon world of shadowy naught,
And God had given the gladness,
The heritage I sought.
4 Innumbered choirs before the shining throne
Their joyful anthems raise,
Till heavenly halls re-echo with the tone
Of that great hymn of praise,
And all its host rejoices,
And all its blessèd throng
Unite their myriad voices
In one eternal song.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: JERUSALEM, DU HERRENS NYA STAD
Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High
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