The Old Story in Song Number Two ‎#153

153. O City of Pearl

1 While walking the streets of a city,
I saw there the palaces grand,
And thought of the building up yonder,
That home in the heav’nly land.

Refrain:
O city of pearl and of jasper!
O city of day without night!
On the throne ‘neath the emerald rainbow
Is Jesus, himself the light.

2 Mine eyes have not looked on the mansion
That Jesus has gone to prepare;
My heart has no concept of riches
The Saviour with me will share. [Refrain]

3 My friends will abide in that city,
All those who are under the blood,
We’ll meet there to separate never,
To dwell in the city of God. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: While walking the streets of a city
• Title: O City of Pearl
• Author: M. J. H.
• Refrain First Line: O city of pearl and of jasper
• Publication Date: 1908

Tune Information

• Name: [While walking the streets of a city]
• Composer: Melvin J. Hill