Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century; J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Common Praise #482 (2000) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Scripture: Hebrews 11:14-16 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blest,
beneath thy contemplation
sink heart and voice opprest.
I know not, O I know not
what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Sion,
conjubilant with song,
and bright with many an angel,
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever with them,
the daylight is serene,
the pastures of the blessèd
are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from care released,
the shout of them that triumph,
the song of them that feast;
and they, who with their leader
have conquered in the fight,
for ever and for ever
are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessèd country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessèd country
that eager hearts expect!
Jesu, in mercy bring us
to that dear land of rest;
who art, with God the Father
and Spirit, ever blest. Topics: Epiphany IV Year C; Proper 14 Year C; Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Languages: English Tune Title: EWING
Jerusalem the golden