Songs of Zion
The rabid bite of bitter news ping-pong from my senses
And pile with the vanity of earth's cares in a frazzled heap
The songs of Zion like rivers sweet make my defences
Sublime as Him who is the tried tower of the faith I keep.
O in the night when the storms are wild
And waves come wanton against my flesh
I sing the Psalms of Zion and like a child
Know peace where billowing waters thresh.
O sings the songs of hope and peace, rest
On the promises of Christ in love's loveliness
The trust of many rust in gold, and silver hopes slip away
The center has fallen and nothing holds, all that blooms
So soon decay. But the songs of Zion forever they stay
Balming the heart with incense of grace and love's perfumes
Drawing me closer into the fold, O I yield
My yearning heart to thee, Lamb of Calvary
And when in the presence at last I am kneeled
I'll pour my soul in praise for thy joy's victory
O sings the songs of hope and peace, rest
On the promises of Christ in love's loveliness
These are the words that keep my faith, truth of the gospel
Vesselled in me, truth of the gospel triumphant in songs
Marvelous hope of redemption to tell, tones of mercy to swell
From the ruin of Eden to the mast of the cross, O songs
Of Zion, Psalms of Zion, God of Zion, all hear
I am overflowing with his goodness and grace
Zion open wide for me, I shall soon be there
To be like him when our love comes face to face.
O sings the songs of hope and peace, rest
On the promises of Christ in love's loveliness
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