The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#547

547. The Kingdom of God

1 John saw the heav’n and earth made new,
The first had passed away,
The Holy city coming down,
The new Jerusalem.

2 And God Himself shall dwell with men,
And wipe away all tears,
There is no sorrow, pain or death,
Throughout the coming years.

3 "Behold, I make all things anew,"
These faithful words are true,
To him who overcometh sin,
On earth with God shall rule.

4 In beautiful Jerusalem,
God’s glory gives it light,
All kings and nations walk in it,
"For there shall be no night."

Text Information

• First Line: John saw the heav'n and earth made new
• Title: The Kingdom of God
• Author: Louise Lapp
• Meter: C.M.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Scripture:
  Revelation 21
• Topic: Life Everlasting

Tune Information

• Name: McKEE
• Arranger: H. T. Burleigh
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Traditional Spiritual melody