1. Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God!
He whose word cannot be broken
Choose thee for his own abode.
2. On the Rock of Ages founded,
What can shake our sure repose?
With salvation’s wall surrounded,
Thou may’st smile on all thy foes.
3. See! the streams of living waters,
Springing from celestial love,
Well supply the sons and daughters,
And all fear of drought remove.
4. Round each habitation hovering,
See the cloud and fire appear
For a glory and a covering,
Showing that the Lord is near.
5. Blest inhabitants of Zion,
Purchased by the Savior’s blood;
Jesus, whom their souls rely on,
Makes them kings and priests to God.
6. While in love his Saints he raises,
With himself to reign as King;
All, as priests, his solemn praises
For thank-offerings freely bring.
7. Fading are all worldly treasures
With their boasted pomp and show;
Heavenly joys and lasting pleasures
None but Zion’s children know.