Scripture Verse

I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of Heaven. Revelation 21:2

Introduction

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Frank Sewall (1837–1915)

Words: Frank Sew­all, in The Wel­come (New York: New Church Board of Pub­li­ca­tion, 1876), page 53.

Music: Shin­ing Ci­ty George F. Root (🔊 pdf nwc).

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George F. Root (1820–1895)

Lyrics

Jerusalem, thou city bright
From Heav’n to earth descending,
How wondrously their holy light
Thy precious stones are blending.

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O city fair, O city blest,
All joy to mortals bringing,
Who would not raise his voice in praise
And thy dear name be singing!

O gates of pearl,
O streets of gold,
O river ever flowing
Where leads the Shepherd to the fold
The flock their Sav­ior knowing.

Refrain

Shine, holy light, within our hearts
All evil shade dispelling,
That we ne’er from Thy way depart,
Which leads to that blest dwelling.

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