Into the New Jerusalem

You are Emmanuel
The One who is mighty to save
You are the death of death
Who triumphed over the grave

You are the way to the Father
The true Word eternally pure
The promise of life everlasting
And our grace in this world to endure

For we now with clouded eye
Toil in the shadow that covers us here
Yet as we look to your saving help
Your splendor breaks through and draws near

So we are safe in the dark of the valley
The light on the hills as our guide
The light of the land you have promised
Where your glory will cover the bride

But that city is yet far off
Distant the realm of our King
Though defeated the enemy
Seeks us out with his murderous sting

And though we struggle in crossing the Jordan
And strain toward the heavenly side
The waves that oppress you anoint us with
And carry us home with the tide

For we are called to the land of the living
Whose people you shall not condemn
Called to come out of Babylon
Into the New Jerusalem