To Zion's hill I lift my eyes

Representative Text

1 To Sion's Hill I lift my Eyes,
From thence expecting Aid;
From Sion's Hill and Sion's GOD,
Who Heav'n and Earth hath made.
My Soul, in Safety rest,
For know, thy Guardian will not sleep;
His Care who Israel guards,
Will surely thee in Safety keep.

2 Shelter'd beneath th'Almighty's Wings,
Thou shalt securely rest;
Where neither Sun nor Moon shall thee
By Day or Night molest.
From common Accidents
His watchful Care shall guard thee still;
His Hand shall thee preserve,
From Foes that lie in wait to kill.

8 At home, abroad, in Peace, in War,
Thy GOD shall thee defend,
Conduct thee through Life's Pilgrimage,
Safe to thy Journey's End.

Adapter: Francis Hopkinson

Francis Hopkinson; grad. College of Philadelphia with master’s degree; studied law and passed Pa. bar; opened conveyancer’s office in Philadelphia; musical and literary talent; prolific writer who frequently used pen name, A. B. LOC Name Authority Files Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: To Zion's hill I lift my eyes (Tate and Brady)
Title: To Zion's hill I lift my eyes
Adapter: Francis Hopkinson
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Source: Tate and Brady's New Version, "To Sion'shill I lift my eyes"; Tate and Brady's New Version, "To Sion's Hill I lift my Eyes"
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #664

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