1 Our goal — the holy city with the Lord,
It is our portion, 'tis where He's adored;
Although our bodies still are living here,
2 Our goal divine — the new Jerusalem —
That holy city made for God with men;
For all redeemed, who have Thy pathway trod,
3 And every time we toward that city gaze,
Then every time we long to see Thy face;
We long to hear the shout that calls to Thee,
4 Our heart's desire is not the peace so sweet,
Our longed for hope is not the joy we'll meet;
But Thou Thyself, Thou art "our hope," O Lord,
5 O Jesus, Lord, we pray Thee hear our cry,
Come! Bring us to that city from on high!
That in that glory we may share with Thee,
6 O Lord, Thou sayest, "I make all things new,"
New heav'ns, new earth, and all within them too!
Our God Himself our portion then shall be;