Jerusalem, the Glorious Lyrics Bernard of Cluny, 1145. J.M. Neale, tr, 1757
3 verses, public domain, free to print and project.
The words
Verse 1. Jerusalem, the glorious!
The glory of th’ elect,—
O dear and future vision
That eager hearts expect!
Ev’n now by faith I see thee,
Ev’n here thy walls discern;
To thee my thoughts are kindled,
And strive, and pant, and yearn!
Verse 2. The cross is all thy splendor,
The Crucified, thy praise;
His laud and benediction
Thy ransomed people raise;—
Jerusalem! exulting
On that securest shore,
I hope thee, wish thee, sing thee,
And love thee evermore!
Verse 3. O sweet and blessed country!
Shall I e’er see thy face?
O sweet and blessed country!
Shall I e’er win thy grace?—
Exult, O dust and ashes!
The Lord shall be thy part;
His only, his forever,
Thou shalt be, and thou art!
Words copied from The Otterbein Hymnal (1892). They were published in 1757, so they are in the public domain in the United States, and your church may print them, show them and sing them without a license.
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