Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: How did my heart rejoice to hear
Topic: The Church/Divine Constitution
Writer: <no first name given> Watts
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 445
Page Number: 272, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHow did my heart rejoice to hear
My friends devoutly say,
"In Zion let us all appear,
And keep the solemn day."
I love her gates, I love the road:
The church, adorned with grace,
Stands like a palace, built for God,
To show his milder face.
Up to her courts, with joys unknown,
The holy tribes repair;
The Son of David holds his throne,
And sits in judgment there.
He hears our praises and complaints;
And while his awful voice
Divides the sinners from the saints,
We tremble and rejoice.
Peace be within this sacred place,
And joy a constant guest!
With holy gifts and heavenly grace
Be her attendants blest!
My soul shall pray for Zion still,
While life or breath remains;
There my best friends, my kindred, dwell,
There God, my Saviour reigns.