The Hymnal ‎#514

514. Jerusalem, my happy home

Jerusalem, my happy home,
Name ever dear to me,
When shall my labours have an end
In joy, and peace, and thee?

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When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls
And pearly gates behold?
Thy bulwarks, with salvation strong,
And streets of shining gold?

There happier bowers than Eden's bloom,
Nor sin nor sorrow know:
Blest seats! through rude and stormy scenes
I onward press to you.

Why should I shrink from pain and woe,
Or feel at death dismay?
I've Canaan's goodly land in view,
And realms of endless day.

Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there
Around my Savior stand:
And soon my friends in Christ below
Will join the glorious band.

Jerusalem, my happy home,
My soul still pants for thee;
Then shall my labours have an end,
When I thy joys shall see.

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem, my happy home
• Alterer: Joseph Bromehead (1795)
• Author: F. B. P. (1583)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: The Church Triumphant
• Notes: Alternative Tune, JERUSALEM, #510a

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL
• Composer: Herbert S. Irons (1861)
• Meter: C.M.
• Incipit: 13351 16551 3222
• Key: E Major