1.  Glorious things are spoken of thee,
     City of God, Oh, Zion above;
     Tell me of all thy glorious beauty,
     Tell me why all the saints thee love;
     Here is my story, sacred and true,
     Hidden from saints in all ages before,
     Blessed your eyes are my vision to view
     And to praise Him and adore.

                 CHORUS
    
     Arise and shine, daughter of Zion,
     Shake of thy dust, your light is come;
     Publish the truth, thy Lord doth reign,
     You shall possess His glorious realm.

2.  I am the pleasure of your Father,
     I am His rest and joy and throne;
     Dwelling in love with Him for ever,
     Behold His great beloved Son;
     River of life flows gently, from here,
     As pure as crystal, so fresh and so clear,
     Come all ye thirsty, come from far and near,
     Come and rink, your rest is sure.

3.  Upon my peak doth Christ the Lamb stand,
     With Him a choice of servants too,
     Chosen of God, upheld in His hand,
     Filled with His love, blameless and true;
     Playing on harps and praising the Lord,
     Singing as no others ever could sing,
     They are the first fruits of first fruits to God,
     And their joy with echoes ring.

4.  Behold the corner stone, Christ Jesus,
     Chosen of God and glorious;
     He is the sure foundation for all,
     Who knew that He is marvelous;
     They are all built together in love,
     Each one as precious and bright living stones,
     They are the house of God     upon my brow,
     Serving Him Who’s on the throne.