Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #132 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Rejoice in the Lord Lyrics: 1 With joy I heard my friends exclaim,
“Come, let us in God’s temple meet";
within thy gates, O Zion blest,
Shall ever stand our willing feet.
2 How beautiful doth Zion stand,
a city built compact and fair;
the people of the Lord unite
with joy and praise to worship there.
3 They come to learn the will of God,
to pay their vows, his grace to own,
for there is judgment’s royal seat,
Messiah’s sure and lasting throne.
4 For Zion’s peace let prayer be made;
may all that love thee prosper well!
Within thy walls let peace abide,
and gladness with thy children dwell.
5 For love of friends and kindred dear,
my heart’s desire is Zion’s peace,
and for the house of God the Lord
my loving care shall never cease.
Amen.
Topics: Church Anniversaries and Dedications Scripture: Psalm 122 Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
With Joy I Heard My Friends Exclaim