Carols of Hope ‎#54

54. The Jewels of God

1. Who are those pilgrims in plain attire,
Trav'ling the King's highway?
Some wondrous hope must their hearts inspire,
Here they refuse to stay.

Chorus:
They are the jewels of God,
They are the jewels of God;
Rough stones made beautiful,
Rebels made dutiful,
They are the jewels of God.

2. Torn are their feet from the thorny path,
Still they do not complain;
Cheerfully ever they press their way
Onward the prize to gain. [Chorus

3. Stones that are precious must polished be,
Well do they understand;
Pilgrims must look not for home and cheer,
While in a hostile land. [Chorus]

4. "They shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts,"
Cheered by that word are they;
"When I shall make up my jewels" fair,
Brightly to shine for aye. [Chorus]

5. Thought of his coming so near at hand
Each to new effort stirs;
Thro' him that loves them right soon shall they
Be more than conquerors. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Who are those pilgrims in plain attire
• Title: The Jewels of God
• Author: F. A. B.
• Refrain First Line: They are the jewels of God
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1906

Tune Information

• Name: [Who are those pilgrims in plain attire]
• Composer: F. A. Blackmer
• Key: F Major or modal