Verse 1
Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God! He, whose word cannot be broken, Form'd thee for his own abode: On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
Verse 2
See! the streams of living waters Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove: Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst t' assuage? Grace, which, like the Lord, the giver, Never fails from age to age.
Verse 3
Round each habitation hov'ring, See the cloud and fire appear! For a glory and a cov'ring, Showing that the Lord is near: Thus deriving from their banner Light by night, and shade by day; Safe they feed upon the manna Which he gives them when they pray.
Verse 4
Bless'd inhabitants of Zion, Wash'd in the Redeemer's blood! Jesus, whom their souls rely on, Makes them kings and priests to God; 'Tis his love his people raises Over self to reign as kings, And as priests his solemn praises Each for a thank-off'ring brings.
Verse 5
Saviour, if of Zion's city I through grace a member am, Let the world deride or pity— I will glory in thy name: Fading is the worldling's pleasure,— All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion's children know.
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- Public Domain Published in Olney Hymns (1840). Text author: John Newton (1725-1807). Transcription: https://en.wikisource.org/w/index.php?title=Olney+Hymns+%281840%29%2FBook+1%2FHymn+60&oldid=16012131
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