
Author: F. B. P., 16th cent. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #539 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
Name ever dear to me!
When shall my labors have an end?
Thy joys when shall I see?
2 O happy harbor of the saints!
O sweet and pleasant soil!
In thee no sorrow may be found,
No grief, no care, no toil.
3 In thee no sickness may be seen,
No hurt, no ache, no sore;
In thee there is no dread of death,
But life forevermore.
4 Thy saints are crowned with glory great;
They see God face to face;
They triumph still, they still rejoice:
Most happy is their case.
5 There Mary sings Magnificat
With tune surpassing sweet;
And all the virgins chant their parts,
Sitting about her feet.
7 There Magdalene hath left her moan
And cheerfully doth sing
With blessed saints whose harmony
In ev'ry street doth ring.
8 Apostles, martyrs, prophets there
Around my Savior stand;
And soon my friends in Christ below
Will join the glorious band.
9 Jerusalem, my happy home!
My soul still pants for thee;
Then shall my labors have an end,
When I thy joy shall see.
Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Languages: English Tune Title: LAND OF REST
Jerusalem, My Happy Home