Author: Roswell F. Cottrell Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #12295 Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: The time is near when Zion’s sons Lyrics: 1 The time is near when Zion’s sons,
With rapturous joy shall sing the song
Foretold by seers—anointed ones;
We have a city great and strong.
2 Open, ye gates! The glorious King
Approaches with a holy throng.
Open, ye gates! Saints, angels, sing
On golden harps the victor’s song!
3 O righteous nation! enter in,
That kept the law of truth below,
Enter the place, all free from sin,
Where life’s pure waters gently flow.
4 Within these walls shall they remain,
Who trusted, mighty Lord! in Thee:
Death, their last enemy is slain—
They have a right to life’s fair tree.
5 Thus the redeemed to Zion come,
With songs and everlasting joy;
Angelic legions waft them home,
With shouts of praise their harps employ. Languages: English Tune Title: ANVERTN
The Time Is Near