Advent Hymnals

888. BEAUTIFUL CITY

Christ in Song,

1.
Beautiful city, haven of peace,
Beautiful home where weeping shall cease;
When shall thy gates be opened to me?
When shall I rest forever in thee?

Refrain:
Beautiful city, haven of peace,
Home of the soul, where weeping shall cease;
Beautiful city, waiting for me,
When shall I rest forever in thee?

2.
Beautiful city, haven of joy,
Heavenly praise our tongues shall employ;
Glad are thy songs that never grow old,
Bright are thy walls of jasper and gold.  [Refrain]

3.
Beautiful city, haven of rest,
Beautiful mansions, home of the blest;
O how I long thy glories to see!
Beautiful city, waiting for me.  [Refrain]
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    Title Beautiful City
    Key E♭ Major
    Titles Beautiful city, haven of peace,
    First Line Beautiful city, haven of peace
    Author Franklin E. Belden
    Year 1908
    Composer James R. Murray
    Hymnal -
    Tune Beautiful city, haven of peace
    Metrical pattern
    # Stanzas
    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects The Home Eternal: City of God; Special Selections: Solos
    Texts Revelation 21:11
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    Scripture Song