Citizens of God's City, Zion (Psalm 87, Part 3)

The Fountain of Zion (verse 7)

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What began as a nationalistic focus on Israel’s capital city becomes an open invitation to celebrate the glory of God. We look forward to God’s “new Jerusalem” we find in Christ, from which all the fountains of Zion flow. Our true comfort comes from Christ.

As we gather together in Your church, O God, we sing and praise You. Thank You for Your flowing fountains of blessing.

God will make Zion the spiritual metropolis of the world. All peoples who have experienced God’s grace will be welcomed there.

Glorious things of thee are spoken,

Zion, city of our God;

He whose word cannot be broken

Formed thee for His own abode:

On the Rock of Ages founded,

What can shake thy sure repose?

With salvation’s walls surrounded,

Thou may’st smile at all thy foes.

John Newton (1725-1807)