Scripture Verse

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Psalm 122:6

Introduction

Words: Scot­tish Psal­ter, 1650.

Music: York. Me­lo­dy from the Scot­tish Psal­ter, 1615. Har­mo­ny by John Mil­ton, Sr. (1562–1647) (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Pray that Je­ru­sa­lem may have
Peace and fe­li­ci­ty:
Let them that love thee and thy peace
Have still pros­pe­ri­ty.

Therefore I wish that peace may still
Within thy walls re­main,
And ev­er may thy pa­lac­es
Prosperity re­tain.

Now, for my friends and breth­ren’s sake,
Peace be in thee, I’ll say;
And for the house of God our Lord
I’ll seek thy good al­way.