Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#597

597. "We've no abiding city here"

1 "We've no abiding city here,"
This may distress the worldly mind;
But should not cost a saint a tear,
Who hopes a better rest to find.

2 "We've no abiding city here,"
We seek a city out of sight:
Zion it's name,--the Lord is there,
It shines with everlasting light.

3 O sweet abode of peace and love,
Where pilgrims freed from toil are blest;
Had I the pinions of the dove,
I'd flee to thee, and be at rest.

4 But hush, my soul! nor dare repine;
The time my God appoints is best:
While here, to do His will be mine,
And His to fix my time of rest.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: "We've no abiding city here"
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1802)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Heaven: Rest in; Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: BLACKBURN
• Composer: William M. H. Aitken
• Meter: L. M.