The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#83

83. Zion stands with hills surrounded

1 Zion stands with hills surrounded;
Zion kept by power divine
All her foes shall be confounded,
Though the world in arms combine.
Happy Zion, Happy Zion,
What a favored lot is thine!

2 Every human tie may perish;
Friend to friend unfaithful prove;
Mothers cease their own to cherish;
Heaven and earth at last remove:
But no changes, But no changes
Can attend Jehovah’s love.

3 In the furnace God may prove thee,
Thence to bring thee forth more bright,
But can never cease to love thee;
Thou art precious in His sight:
God is with thee: God is with thee:
God, thine everlasting light.

Text Information

• First Line: Zion stands with hills surrounded
• Author: T. Kelly (1806)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 4, 7.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church : It's Strength and Permanence; The Church: Foundation and Nature; Church of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [Zion stands with hills surrounded]
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 4, 4, 7.
• Key: B♭ Major