Christian Worship (1993) ‎#212

212. Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High

1 Jerusalem, thou city fair and high,
Would God I were in thee!
My longing heart to thee would gladly fly;
It will not stay with me.
Far over vale and mountain,
Far over field and plain, It hastes to seek its fountain
And leave this world of pain.

2 A moment's space, and gently, wondrously,
Released from earthly ties,
Elijah's chariot comes to carry me
Through all these lower skies
To yonder shining regions,
While down to meet me come The blessed angel legions
And bid me welcome home.

3 The patriarchs' and prophets' noble train,
With all Christ's foll'wers true
Who bore the cross and could the worst disdain
That tyrants dared to do,
I see them shine forever, All-glorious as the sun
Mid light that fadeth never,
Their perfect freedom won.

4 Unnumbered choirs before the shining throne
Their joyful anthems raise
Till heaven's halls are echoing with the tone
Of that great hymn of praise
And all its host rejoices, And all its blessed throng
Unite their myriad voices
In one eternal song.

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem, thou city fair and high
• Title: Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High
• Author: Johann M. Meyfart, 1590-1642 (abr.)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 6 10 6 76 76
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: End Time

Tune Information

• Name: JERUSALEM, DU HOCHGEBAUTE STADT
• Meter: 10 6 10 6 76 76
• Key: D Major
• Source: Christlich Neu-vermehrt...Gesangbuch, Erfurt, 1663, alt.