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Text:The New Jerusalem
Author:Anon.
Tune:RHINE

593. The New Jerusalem

1 O mother dear, Jerusalem,
When shall I come to thee?
When shall my sorrows have an end?
Thy joys when shall I see?

2 O happy harbor of God's saints!
O sweet and pleasant soil!
In thee no sorrow can be found,
Nor grief, nor care, nor toil.

3 No dimly cloud o'ershadows thee,
Nor gloom, nor darksome night;
But every soul shines as the sun,
For God himself gives light.

4 Thy walls are made of precious stone,
Thy bulwarks diamond square,
Thy gates are all of orient pearl--
O God! if I were there!

Text Information
First Line: O mother dear, Jerusalem
Title: The New Jerusalem
Author: Anon.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture:
Tune Information
Name: RHINE
Meter: C. M.
Key: B♭ Major
Source: German melody



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