Fits tune: Quam Dilecta
(\'We love the place, O God, Wherein thine honour dwells\')
Based on Psalm 48 part
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The Lord God, great is He
Greatly to be praised be
In His city most bright
Source of endless pure light
Mount of His holiness
From Zion He will bless
On the north side it stands
Desire of every lands
City of the great King
Unto Him do we sing
The joy of the whole earth
We praise Him, give Him worth
Within her palaces
God is known, and He is
A refuge, stronghold sure
Protecting evermore
For kings assembled were
They looked, did not defer
To pass by, troubled they
Knew God was there alway
God it will establish
To bless, it is His wish
And in midst of city
W have thought, even we
Thought of your mercy, grace
Lovingkindness, this place
Wherein you choose to dwell
Your goodness we do tell
For this our God for e\'er
We shall prosper, well fare
For He will be our guide
E\'en to death, we [in Him] confide