My heart rejoiced to hear

Verse 1

My heart rejoiced to hear The people this declare, We'll to Jehovah's house ascend.

Verse 2

Our feet shall henceforth wait Within fair Salem's gate, And sacred worship there attend.

Verse 3

Jerusalem is built A city, richly gilt, Compact, and great shall be in fame.

Verse 4

God's covenant ark is there, Thither his tribes repair. To thank, and praise, Jehovah's name.

Verse 5

Justice has there it's place, With thrones of David's race.

Verse 6

O pray for Salem's happy peace; They prosper that love thee.

Verse 7

Within thy walls peace be, Thy palaces, with joy increase.

Verse 8

For friends, and brethren's sake, Whose good my own I make, Thy peace shall be my constant prayer.

Verse 9

Because the Lord, our God, His house makes his abode, Thy weal shall ever be my care.