In That Bright and Holy City
Author: Joseph L. Townsend
Composer: Evan Stephens
Languages (4)
This song text has been indexed at SingPraises.net in the following languages:
- Dutch: In onze heil’ge woning
- English: In That Bright and Holy City
- German: Liebe überall
- Japanese: 天のまちにある
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Most common tunes for “In That Bright and Holy City”
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Appearances of “In That Bright and Holy City” over time
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Copyright status of original text
This text was first published in English, in 1879 or earlier.
Public domain
Earliest source indexed at SingPraises.net: The Juvenile Instructor (1866–1929), May 1879.
Representative lyrics
English (Original Language)
1. In that bright and holy city, In our mansions far above, We shall dwell in sweet communion, For our Ruler, God is love. In that city bright and fair, O what pleasures we will share! Love all around, Love all around; O what pleasures we will share! Love all around.
O let love abound here too, Keep this holy thought in view: Let love abound, Let love abound. O let love abound here too, Keep this holy thought in view: Let love abound, Let love abound.
2. Not by strife with one another Can we onward, upward move, But by charity most holy Do we live this life of love. Loving all companions here, Holding all as kindred dear; Love all around, Love all around; Holding all as kindred dear; Love all around.
O let love abound here too, Keep this holy thought in view: Let love abound, Let love abound. O let love abound here too, Keep this holy thought in view: Let love abound, Let love abound.
3. Hopeful, cheerful, kind and loving, Smiling often as we meet, O what joy will be our portion! Life with loving acts replete. This is what the soul desires, This is what the Lord requires Love all around, Love all around; This is what the Lord require— Love all around.
O let love abound here too, Keep this holy thought in view: Let love abound, Let love abound. O let love abound here too, Keep this holy thought in view: Let love abound, Let love abound.