The Church Hymnal ‎#400

400. Blessed city, heavenly Salem

1 Blessed city, heavenly Salem,
Vision dear of peace and love,
Who of living stones art builded
In the height of heaven above,
And, with angel hosts encircled,
As a bride dost earthward move;

2 From celestial realms descending,
Bridal glory round thee shed,
Meet for Him Whose love espoused thee,
To thy Lord shall thou be led;
All thy streets and all thy bulwarks
Of pure gold are fashionèd.

3 Bright thy gates of pearl are shining,
They are open evermore;
And by virtue of His merits
Thither faithful souls do soar,
Who for Christ's dear Name, in this world
Pain and tribulation bore.

4 Many a blow and biting sculpture
Polished well those stones elect,
In their places now compacted
By the heavenly Architect,
Who therewith hath willed forever
That His palace should be decked.

5 Laud and honor to the Father,
Laud and honor to the Son,
Laud and honor to the Spirit,
Ever Three, and ever One,
Consubstantial, Co-eternal,
While unending ages run.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed city, heavenly Salem
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: All Saints; General; Aspiration; Church Triumphant; Other Feasts and Fasts; Processionals: General; Processionals: Saints' Days

Tune Information

• Name: ORIEL
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Source: Tantum ergo