Trinity Hymnal ‎#275

275. Zion stands by hills surrounded

1 Zion stands by hills surrounded,
Zion, kept by pow'r divine;
All her foes shall be confounded,
Though the world in arms combine;
Happy Zion, What a favored lot is thine!
Happy Zion, What a favored lot is thine!

2 Ev'ry human tie may perish;
Friend to friend unfaithful prove;
Mothers cease their own to cherish;
Heav'n and earth at last remove;
But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love,
But no changes Can attend Jehovah's love.

3 In the furnace God may prove thee,
Thence to bring thee forth more bright,
But can never cease to love thee;
Thou art precious in his sight;
God is with thee-- God, thine everlasting light,
God is with thee-- God, thine everlasting light.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Zion stands by hills surrounded
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1806)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 4. 7. with repeat
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 125:2
• Topic: The Church: The Church of Christ; The Church: Covenant People; The Church: Security of; God: Faithfuless of; God: Immutability of; God: Love and Grace of; Holy Scriptures; Trials; Zion

Tune Information

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