HOW did my heart rejoice to hear

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)

6 Verses Zion & Jerusalem

Verse 1

HOW did my heart rejoice to hear My friends devoutly say, In Zion let us all appear, And keep the solemn day!

Verse 2

I love her gates, I love the road; The church adorn'd with grace Stands like a palace built for God To show His milder face.

Verse 3

Up to her courts with joys unknown The holy tribes repair; The Son of David holds His throne, And sits in judgment there.

Verse 4

He hears our praises and complaints; And, while His awful voice Divides the sinners from the saints, We tremble and rejoice.

Verse 5

Peace be within this sacred place, And joy a constant guest! With holy gifts and heavenly grace Be her attendants blest!

Verse 6

My soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains; There my best friends, my kindred dwell There God my Saviour reigns.