With joy I heard the people say

Verse 1

With joy, I heard the people say, Let's to the Lord's house go and pray.

Verse 2

Our feet, henceforth, with pleasure wait, Jerusalem, within thy gate.

Verse 3

Jerusalem's a city fair, Compact, with beauteous order there.

Verse 4

Thither the tribes devoutly throng; The tribes which to the Lord belong.

Verse 5

To Israel's witness we repair, To honor God, with praise, and prayer.

Verse 6

The seats of justice there have place; And thrones of David's royal race.

Verse 7

Pray Salem's peace may lasting be; For they shall prosper that love thee.

Verse 8

May peace within thy walls abound; Thy palaces with joy be crowned.

Verse 9

For friends, and brethren's sake, I pray May happy peace, within thee stay.

Verse 10

Because Jehovah's house is there, Thy good shall be my constant care.