Ancient and Modern ‎#684

684. Jerusalem, my happy home

1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
name ever dear to me,
when shall my labours have an end,
thy joys when shall I see?

2 When shall these eyes thy heaven-built walls
and pearly gates behold,
thy bulwarks with salvation strong,
and streets of shining gold?

3 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there
around my Saviour stand;
and all I love in Christ below
will join the glorious band.

4 Jerusalem, my happy home,
when shall I come to thee?
When shall my labours have an end,
thy joys when shall I see?

5 O Christ, do thou my soul prepare
for that bright home of love;
that I may see thee and adore,
with all thy saints above.

Text Information

• First Line: Jerusalem, my happy home
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 11:8-16
  ;
  Hebrews 12:22-24
  ;
  Revelation 21:1-6
• Topic: Communion of Saints; Future hope; Heaven; Longing; Martyrs; Prophets; Saints
• Source: Based on British Library MS Add. 15225, c.1600 Anonymous text signed 'F.B.P.'

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL (Irons)
• Composer: Herbert Stephen Irons (1834-1905)
• Meter: CM
• Key: E Major