Deep in God’s heart there’s been,
Verse 1
Deep in God’s heart there’s been, Before the time began, God’s desire to be expressed, This He planned in eternal past.
Chorus
God eternal had a purpose In eternal past. He created man in His image that man would God express.
Verse 2
Genesis, the blueprint — Revelation, the fulfillment — From God’s plan and economy To the city in eternity.
Verse 3
Man from the dust of the ground At the end, New Jerusalem. Here God’s wisdom and love abound. Oh! This is most profound!
Verse 4
Deep in God’s heart He planned To mingle Himself with man. God, as a river and a tree, Man’s food and drink to be.
Verse 5
God our enjoyment Issues the fulfillment: A city as His expression Built with gold, pearl and precious stones.