How beauteous are their feet
who stand on Zion's hill
who bring salvation on their tongues
and words of peace reveal!
How charming is their voice!
How sweet the tidings are!
Zion, behold, thy Savior King
he reigns and triumphs here.
How happy are our ears
that hear this joyful sound
which kings and prophets waited for
and sought, but never found.
How blessèd are our eyes
that see this heavenly light
Prophets and kings desired it long
but died without the sight.
The watchmen join their voice
and tuneful notes employ
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs
and deserts learn the joy.
The Lord makes bare his arm
through all the earth abroad
let every nation now behold
their Savior and their God.