Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#278

278. My Heart Was Glad to Hear the Welcome Sound

1 My heart was glad to hear the welcome sound,
The call to seek Jehovah's house of prayer;
Our feet are standing here on holy ground,
Within thy gates, thou city grand and fair.

2 God's people to Jerusalem repair
To hear His Word and worship Him with praise;
The throne of justice stands eternal there,
Messiah's throne through endless length of days.

3 Let earnest prayer be made for Zion's peace;
Thy sons who hold thee dear shall prosper well;
May blessing in thy palaces increase
And peace within thy walls forever dwell.

4 For all my brethren and companions' sakes
My prayer shall be, Let peace in thee abide;
Since God the Lord in thee His dwelling makes,
To thee my love shall never be denied.

Text Information

• First Line: My heart was glad to hear the welcome sound
• Title: My Heart Was Glad to Hear the Welcome Sound
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 122
• Topic: The Church on Earth; Communion of the Saints; Companionship; House of God; Jerusalem; Joy; Christ as King; Love for the Church; Peace and Rest; Prayer; Prosperity

Tune Information

• Name: MORECAMBE
• Composer: Frederick C. Atkinson (1890)
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: C Major