Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#43

43. Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded

1. Zion stands with hills surrounded—
Zion, kept by pow’r divine.
All her foes shall be confounded,
Though the world in arms combine.
Happy Zion, Happy Zion,
What a favored lot is thine!

2. Ev’ry human tie may perish,
Friend to friend unfaithful prove,
Mothers cease their own to cherish,
Heav’n and earth at last remove.
But no changes, But no changes
Can attend Jehovah’s love.

3. In the furnace God may prove thee,
Thence to bring thee forth more bright,
But can never cease to love thee;
Thou art precious in his sight.
God is with thee, God is with thee;
Thou shalt triumph in his might.

Text Information

• First Line: Zion stands with hills surrounded
• Title: Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded
• Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769–1854
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Assurance; Restoration; Trials; Zion
• Notes: Scripture references from LDS canon: 1 Nephi 22:14-19, 1 Nephi 21:15, 1 Nephi 20:10.

Tune Information

• Name: [Zion stands with hills surrounded]
• Composer: A. C. Smyth, 1840–1909
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Incipit: 56534 33252 16465
• Key: D Major