1.

I am singing of Zion’s city, fair,
Rejoicing in spirit and song;
For there is Jesus, my Mediator dear,
And the overcomers’ happy throng.

Chorus:

O my God, my Jesus, my heart doth long for Thee
And that home so fair which Thou dost for me prepare;
I’ll be satisfied Thy face to see.

2.

Now in patience the fight of faith I fight;
My cross by Thy Spirit I bear.
O Jesus, I in Thy footsteps follow on,
And Thine eyes watch over me with care.

3.

Thanks, dear Lord, for the hope which Thou dost give;
My soul thus is anchored in Thee.
The storms may rage, but my spirit rests secure,
For by faith from earthly bonds I’m free.

4.

Soon I know that my conflict here shall end;
My heart to Thy praise, Lord, doth sing.
My thankful voice in the victors’choir shall blend,
And my grateful praise to Thee I’ll bring.

Chorus:

Thou art worthy, Jesus, for Thou canst break the seals.
Thou with blood hast bought us from sin and folk and land—
Made us kings and priests, with Thee to reign.
(Rev. 5:9-10)

Written in 1948 by Sigurd Bratlie (published in 1960)Composed by Stephen C. FosterText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ E