973--Our goal-the holy city with the Lord,

Our goal-the holy city with the Lord,

973

	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,
		Our spirits with our glorious Lord are
		there;
		Our spirits with our glorious Lord are
		there.
	2.	Our goal divine-the new Jerusalem-
		That holy city made for God with men;
		For all redeemed, who have Thy
		pathway trod,
		Shall have the right to share the bliss
		with God,
		Shall have the right to share the bliss
		with God.
	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,
		With Thee to share Thy God eternally,
		With Thee to share Thy God eternally.
	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,
		For 'tis Thyself that will be our reward,
		For 'tis Thyself that will be our reward,
	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,
		Thy loving Self partake eternally,
		Thy loving Self partake eternally,
	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;
		O Lord, come quickly! Take us up with
		Thee,
		O Lord, come quickly! Take us up with
		Thee,