Glorious Zion
Barney Elliott Warren • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 87:3
Verse 1
Glorious things are spoken of thee, Thou city of God, thou home of the free; Fair as the morning, clear as the sun, Great army with banners, conquering one.
Chorus
Zion of God, thou home of the free, Washed in the blood, I’m dwelling in thee; Glorious home, oh, gather us there, Church of the Firstborn, thou art so fair.
Chorus
Zion of God, thou home of the free, Washed in the blood, I’m dwelling in thee; Glorious home, oh, gather us there, Church of the Firstborn, thou art so fair.
Verse 2
Glorious things I cannot declare Are found in thy courts so wondrously fair; Those who remain within thee shall rest, O Zion of God, thou home of the blest.
Chorus
Zion of God, thou home of the free, Washed in the blood, I’m dwelling in thee; Glorious home, oh, gather us there, Church of the Firstborn, thou art so fair.
Verse 3
Glorious things shine forth in thy light, Thou city so fair, no sorrow can blight; Blessings so rich, unnumbered, untold, More precious are they than diamonds and gold.
Chorus
Zion of God, thou home of the free, Washed in the blood, I’m dwelling in thee; Glorious home, oh, gather us there, Church of the Firstborn, thou art so fair.
Verse 4
Glorious things divinely complete Within thee are found—thy love is replete; Down through the ages, spotless and pure, Thy God hath preserved thee, thou art secure.
Chorus
Zion of God, thou home of the free, Washed in the blood, I’m dwelling in thee; Glorious home, oh, gather us there, Church of the Firstborn, thou art so fair.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 87:3