Happy Town of Salem

Happy town of Sa­lem

set on Zi­on’s hill!

Happy hearts of pil­grims

could they see it still!

He that fol­lows Je­sus

He that dares the right

Sees the lights of Sa­lem gleam across the night.

Happy town of Sa­lem

with the jas­per wall!

In its many man­sions there is room for all.

Come to Me

says Je­sus

I will give you rest

And the town of Sa­lem ga­thers all the blest.

Happy town of Sa­lem

hap­py lit­tle feet

Of the child­ren play­ing in the gold­en street!

Let them come

says Je­sus

and for­bid them not;

But the proud in Sa­lem have no part or lot.

Happy town of Sa­lem

with its op­en gates!

Happy are the pil­grims whom a wel­come waits!

In the name of Je­sus

they an en­trance claim

And the guards of Sa­lem an­swer

In His name.

Happy town of Sa­lem

vi­sion true of peace

Seen above earth’s striv­ings

stead­fast when they cease!

Take thy cross

says Je­sus

and the nar­row way

Brings the feet to Sa­lem at the break of day.