Glad Was My Heart To Hear
Verse 1
Glad was my heart to hear My old companions say, Come, in the house of God appear, For 'tis an holy day.
Verse 2
Our willing feet shall stand Within the temple door, While young and old, in many a band, Shall throng the sacred floor.
Verse 3
Thither the tribes repair, Where all are wont to meet, And joyful in the house of prayer Bend at the mercy-seat.
Verse 4
Pray for Jerusalem, The city of our God; The Lord from heaven be kind to them That love the dear abode!
Verse 5
Within these walls may peace And harmony be found; Zion, in all thy palaces Prosperity abound!
Verse 6
God scorns not humble things; These, though the proud despise, The children of the King of kings, Are training for the skies.
Verse 7
May none who thus are taught, From glory be cast down, But all through faith and patience brought To an eternal crown.
Verse 8
For friends and brethren dear, Our prayer shall never cease; Oft as they meet for worship here, God send his people peace!