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269. Draw Nigh to Thy Jerusalem

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1 Draw nigh to thy Jerusalem,
O Lord, thy faithful people cry with one accord:
ride on in triumph; Lord, behold,
we lay our passions, lusts, and proud wills in thy way.

2 Thy road is ready, and thy paths,
made straight, with longing expectations seem to wait
the consecration of thy beauteous feet,
and silently thy promised advent greet.

3 Hosanna! welcome to our hearts,
for here thou hast a temple too, as Zion dear;
yes, dear as Zion, and as full of sin;
how long shall theives and robbers dwell therein?

4 Enter and chase them forth,
and cleanse the floor; o'erthrow them all, that they
may nevermore profane with traffic vile that holy place
where thou hast chosen, Lord, to set thy face.

5 And then, if our stiff tongues shall faithlessly
be mute in praises of thy deity,
the very temple stones shall loud repeat
Hosanna! and thy glorious footsteps greet.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw nigh to thy Jerusalem, O Lord
• Title: Draw Nigh to Thy Jerusalem
• Author: Jeremy Taylor
• Adapter: Earl Nelson (1866; rev. 1916)
• Meter: 10 10.10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Matthew 21:12-13
  ;
  Mark 11:11
  ;
  Mark 11:15-17
  ;
  Luke 19:40
  ;
  Luke 19:45-48
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Triumphal Entry

Tune Information

• Name: SHELDONIAN
• Composer: Cyril V. Taylor (1951)
• Meter: 10 10.10 10
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Copyright © 1985 by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.