The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#305

305. Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded

1 Zion stands by hills surrounded,
Zion, kept by power divine;
All her foes shall be confounded,
Though the world in arms combine;
Happy Zion,
What a favored lot is thine!
Happy Zion,
What a favored lot is thine!

2 Every human tie may perish;
Friend to friend unfaithful prove;
Mothers cease their own to cherish;
Heaven and earth at last remove;
But no changes
Can attend Jehovah’s love.
But no changes
Can attend Jehovah’s love.

3 In the furnace God may prove thee,
Thence to bring thee forth more bright,
But can never cease to love thee;
Thou art precious in His sight;
God is with thee,
God, thine everlasting light.
God is with thee,
God, thine everlasting light.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Zion stands with hills surrounded
• Title: Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded
• Author: Thomas Kelly
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 4 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: The Living Church

Tune Information

• Name: ZION
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 4 7
• Key: D Major