Zion! the city of our God,
by John Newton·1779·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on Jer 1:5
1
Zion! the city of our God,
How glorious is the place!
The Savior there has his abode,
And sinners see his face.
2
Firm, against every adverse shock,
Its mighty bulwarks prove
'Tis built upon the living Rock,
And walled around with love.
3
There, all the fruits of glory grow,
And joys that never die;
And streams of grace, and knowledge flow,
The soul to satisfy.
4
Come, set your faces Zion-ward,
The sacred road enquire;
And let a union to the LORD
Be henceforth your desire!
5
The gospel shines to give you light,
No longer, then, delay;
The Spirit waits to guide you right,
And JESUS is the way.
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O Lord, regard thy peoples prayer,
Thy promise now fulfill;
And young and old, by grace prepare,
To dwell on Zion's hill.