Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#214a

214a. Glad was my heart to hear

1 Glad was my heart to hear
My old companions say,
Come, in the house of God appear,
For 'tis an holy day.

2 Thither the tribes repair,
Where all are wont to meet,
And joyful in the house of prayer
Bend at the mercy-seat.

3 Pray for Jerusalem,
The city of our God;
The Lord from heaven be kind to them
That love the dear abode.

4 Within these walls may peace
And harmony be found;
Zion, in all thy palaces
Prosperity abound!

5 For friends and brethren dear,
Our prayers shall never cease;
Oft as they meet for worship here,
God send His people peace!

Text Information

• First Line: Glad was my heart to hear
• Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Saints: Fellowship of; Christian: Fellowship; Church: Its exercises; Church: Love for; Church: Membership in; Communion: Of Saints; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evening; Zion, City of God; Fellowship: Christian; Worship: Joy in; Joy: Of Worship; House of God; Prosperity: Church

Tune Information

• Name: CAMBRIDGE
• Composer: Ralph Harrison, 1748-1810
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: A Major