JERUSALEM
Words & Music by Alan Seeger

As the prophets said Soon will come the dawn For Messiah's coming, Coming to Jerusalem. Wars and strife shall cease There'll be perfect peace When the Prince of Peace Comes back to Jerusalem. CHORUS City of our God (City of our God) Where kings and prophets walked (You are the wailing wall, you are the joy of all the earth) Apple of His eye I love you, Jerusalem.   (Optional spoken interlude) Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones the messengers I send to her! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks beneath her wings, but you would not have me! Now your house will be left desolate, for I tell you the truth, you will never see me again until the day on which you say, 'Baruch ha'ba ba'shem adonai' -- 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.' (Repeat freely) Return to Alan Seeger Main Page ©1996 Psalmist Ministries All rights reserved