New Jerusalem
1. Long upon the mountains, weary, Have the scatter’d flock been torn; Dark the desert paths, and dreary, Grievous trials they have borne. 2. Now the gath’ring call is sounding, Solemn in its warning voice; Union, faith and love abounding, Bid the little flock rejoice. 3. Now the light of truth they’re seeking, In its […]
1. See the new earth and also the heaven, For the first ones are all passed away. The heavens are opened and the holy city, The New Jerusalem, from God descends. Refrain And the Spirit and bride call out, “Come!” And let him that hears also cry, “Come!” And whoever is thirsty, and whoever desires […]
1. I’m a pilgrim, and I’m a stranger; I can tarry, I can tarry but a night; Do not detain me, for I am going To where the fountains are ever flowing. Refrain I’m a pilgrim, and I’m a stranger; I can tarry, I can tarry but a night. 2. There the glory is ever […]
1. I long for home, my Father’s house in heaven, Where joys are ever springing new; Far from the weary world’s confusing customs, To heaven’s rest, so pure and true! That land where Jesus is the only Shepherd, The gentle lamb will lie down with the leopard, Where honest hearts will never be alone, I […]
1. Lo, what a glorious sight appears, to our believing eyes! The earth and seas are passed away, and the old, rolling skies! From the third heav’n, where God resides, that holy, happy place, The New Jerusalem comes down, adorned with shining grace. 2. Attending angels shout for joy, and the bright armies sing, Mortals, […]
1. We looked up at God’s city, and saw twelve flashing gates, With three on ev’ry side—an angel at them waits. We all cried out, “The city! It’s coming down from God!” It came down and it settled where Jesus’ feet had trod. We looked outside the city and glorious houses saw, Supported on four […]
1. There is a holy city, A happy place above, Among the starry regions, Built by the God of love. Refrain: Yes, we’ll march around Jerusalem, We’ll march around Jerusalem, We’ll march around Jerusalem, When we arrive at home. 2. That city has four walls with Three gates on ev’ry side, Thru which God’s children […]
