Scripture Verse

A city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:10

Introduction

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Love H. Jameson
1811–1892

Words: Love H. Ja­me­son, in the New Chris­tian Hymn and Tune Book, ed­it­ed by James H. Fill­more, Sr. (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: Fill­more Bro­thers, 1882), page 237.

Music: James H. Ro­se­crans (🔊 pdf nwc).

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James H. Rosecrans (1843–1926)

Lyrics

There is a habitation,
Built by the living God,
For all of every nation,
Who seek that grand abode.

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O Sion, Sion,
I long thy gates to see;
O Sion, Sion,
When shall I dwell in thee?

A city with foundations,
Firm as th’eter­nal throne;
Nor wars, nor desolations
Shall ever move a stone.

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No night is there, no sorrow,
No death, and no decay;
No yesterday, no morrow—
But one eter­nal day.

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Within its pearly portals,
Angelic armies sing,
With glorified immortals,
The praises of its king.

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