How did my heart rejoice to hear
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C. M
Watts
How did my heart rejoice to hear
My friends devoutly say,
In Zion let us all appear,
And keep the solemn day!

I love her gates, I love the road;
The church, adorned with grace,
Stands like a palace built for God,
To show his milder face. 

Up to her courts, with joys unknown,
The holy tribes repair;
The Son of David holds his throne,
And sits in judgment there. 

He hears our praises and complaints,
And while his awful voice
Divides the sinners from the saints,
We tremble and rejoice 

Peace be within this sacred place
And joy a constant guest!
With holy gifts and heavenly grade
Be her attendants blessed! 

My soul shall pray for Zion still,
While life or breath remains;
There my best friends, my kindred dwell,
There God my Savior reigns.