1.Long before the world’s creation

Long before all time began

In the mind of God the Father

Was a great eternal plan.

It was sacred, it was glorious,

It was graven in His hands

That some saints would follow Jesus

And on Zion with Him would stand

         CHORUS

Blessed Zion, holy Zion,

Fill my heart Lord with Your love,

I will follow You to Zion,

I will join the Saints above.

2.Gladly leaving home and family

Nothing left to call their own

They have made the Lord their portion

They are bound to Him alone

Choosing only things which please Him

On the holy mount they pray

How the love of God does keep them

In His presence night and day.                                                             

3.Dedicated to be holy

In their minds from sin they turn

God is satisfied with gladness

For in Zion His fire does burn

Cry and shout O son of Zion

Wield the sword for Christ your King

None will ever understand you

Till on Zion you start to sing.                                                                

4. Broken in the vale of weeping

Some do stumble in their race

But the Lord will comfort Zion

Building every wasted place

Giving beauty for their ashes

He’ll be gracious unto them

Till they shine a crown of glory

And a royal diadem.                                                                                

5.Rise My servants I am with you

What I’ve promised I will do

With great zeal I’ll fight for Zion

And My work complete in you

Rise and thresh daughter of Zion

Do not weep and do not fear

I’m your God I’ll build up Zion

And for you I will appear.