Joyful Songs ‎#43

43. The New Jerusalem

1 Bathed in unfallen sunlight,
Itself a sunborn gem,
Fair gleams the glorious city,
The new Jerusalem.
City of fairest,
Splendor rarest,
Let me, Let me, gaze on thee.

2 Calm in her queenly glory,
She sits all joy and light,
Pure in her bridal beauty,
Her raiment festal white.
Home of gladness,
Free from sadness,
Let me, Let me, dwell in thee.

3 Shading her golden pavement,
The tree of life is seen,
Its fruit rich branches waving,
Celestial evergreen.
Tree of wonder,
Let me under.
Under thee forever rest!

4 Fresh from the thone of Godhead,
Bright in its crystal glean,
Bursts out the living fountain,
Swells on the living stream.
Blessed river,
Let me ever
Ever feast my eye on thee!

5 Stream of true life and gladness,
Spring of all health and peace,
No harps by thee hang silent.
Nor happy voices cease.
Tranquil river,
Let me ever
Ever sit and sing by thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Bathed in unfallen sunlight
• Title: The New Jerusalem
• Author: Bonar
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Bathed in unfallen sunlight]
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.