The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#981

981. Jerusalem, my happy home

1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
O, how I long for thee!
When will my sorrows have an end?
Thy joys when shall I see?

2 Thy walls are all of precious stone,
Most glorious to behold;
Thy gates are richly set with pearl,
Thy streets are paved with gold.

3 Thy garden and thy pleasant walks
My study long have been;
Such dazzling views, by human sight
Have never yet been seen.

4 Lord, help us by thy mighty grace
To keep in view the prize
Till thou dost come to take us home
To that blest paradise.

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem, my happy home
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Reward of Saints

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Reinagle
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #794, 724, or 114.