Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#176

176. Zion, Founded on the Mountains

1 Zion, founded on the mountains,
God, thy Maker, loves thee well;
He has chosen thee, most precious,
He delights in thee to dwell;
God's own city,
Who can all thy glory tell?
God's own city,
Who can all thy glory tell?

2 Heathen lands and hostile peoples
Soon shall come the Lord to know;
Nations born again in Zion
Shall the Lord's salvation show;
God Almighty,
Shall on Zion strength bestow,
God Almighty,
Shall on Zion strength bestow.

3 When the Lord shall count the nations,
Sons and daughters He shall see,
Born to endless life in Zion,
And their joyful song shall be:
"Blessed Zion,
All our fountains are in thee,"
"Blessed Zion,
All our fountains are in thee."

Text Information

• First Line: Zion, founded on the mountains
• Title: Zion, Founded on the Mountains
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 4 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 87
• Topic: Adoption; The Church on Earth; Jerusalem; Missions; Nations; Profession of Faith; Regeneration

Tune Information

• Name: ZION
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1830)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 4 7
• Key: D Major