1. My Heart rejoic'd to hear
The People this declare,
We'll to Jehovah's House ascend.
2. Our Feet shall henceforth wait
Within fair Salem's Gate,
And sacred Worship there attend.

3. Jerusalem is built
A City, richly gilt,
Compact, and great shall be in Fame.
4. God's Cov'nant Ark is there,
Thither his Tribes repair.
To thank, and Praise, Jehovah's Name.

5. Justice has there it's Place,
With Thrones of David's Race.
6. O pray for Salem's happy Peace;
They prosper that love thee.
7. Within thy Walls Peace be,
Thy Palaces, with Joy increase.
8. For Friends, and Brethren's Sake,
Whose Good my own I make,
Thy Peace shall be my constant Pray'r.
9. Because the Lord, our God,
His House makes his Abode,
Thy Weal shall ever be my Care.