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I was glad when I heard them say

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1 I was glad when I heard them say,
'We are going to God's own house',
And at last our feet are standing
At the gates of the City of Peace.

2 It's a city where all are one
In a un ... (continues)

Written by: Michael Saward [Find texts by Michael Saward] [Find tunes by Michael Saward]

This text appears in the Jubilate Group publication(s):

Related Biblical passages:

  • Deuteronomy - chapter 12 - verse(s) 11-14
  • Psalms - chapter 131 - verse(s) all
  • Psalms - chapter 48 - verse(s) 1,8-10
  • Psalms - chapter 125 - verse(s) 5
  • Psalms - chapter 128 - verse(s) 05-6
  • Jeremiah - chapter 29 - verse(s) 7
  • Micah - chapter 5 - verse(s) 5
  • Zechariah - chapter 8 - verse(s) 20-23
  • Luke - chapter 10 - verse(s) 5
  • Luke - chapter 19 - verse(s) 41-42
  • Hebrews - chapter 12 - verse(s) 22-24

Theme(s) of this text:

  • City of God
  • Friends
  • Gladness
  • House of God
  • Justice and peace
  • Praise
  • Prayer
  • Unity of the Church

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