Christian Hymns ‎#195

195. Zion stands with hills surrounded

1 Zion stands with hills surrounded,
Zion kept by power divine;
All her foes shall be confounded,
Though the world in arms combine,
Happy Zion,
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:
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 is with thee,
God, thine everlasting light.

Text Information

• First Line: Zion stands with hills surrounded
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Church; Church: Rock-built and secure; Discipline; God the Father: Love Of
• Notes: T. Kelly, 1804.

Tune Information

• Name: WAIT ON THE LORD
• Composer: L. M. Lindeman (1812-87.)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Her vil ties, her vile bies.