Upon the mount the Savior stood

1 Upon the mount the Saviur stood,
With Peter, James, and John;
And while he talk'd of Calv'ry there,
His face resplendent shone.

2 While on his suff'rings he convers'd,
And spoke of griefs to come,
His countenance assum'd a light
Much brighter than the sun.

3 In dazzling brightness all array'd
Jesus transfigur'd stands,
From heav'n descends the manwho gave
To Israel God's commands.

4 Elijah, too, of burning zeal,
Who did that law restore,
Appear'd with Moses on this mount,
And talk'd his suff'rings o'er.

5 Transported with this glorious scene,
The witnesses exclaim,
'Tis good, Lord, with such guests to dwell,
Here let us still remain.

6 Three tents with joyful hands we'll raise,
And place them side by side,
For these celestials, and for thee,
And here let us abide.

7 While thus they spoke, a cloud descends,
And takes them from their sight;
But Jesus yet remains with them,
The Father's chief delight.

8 This is my Son, his voice declares,
Hear him in all he says,
Not Moses nor Elijah now
Shall guide you in my ways.

9 With joy this more illustrious guide
Henceforth we'll still obey,
Till we behold the glorious light
Of an eternal day.

Source: Christian Praise: being a selection of psalms hymns, and spiritual songs, for the disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ #24p