Jerusalem the Golden | THAXTED, arr. Dale Witte (2017)

Performed at Carthage College, Kenosha, WI at the closing service of the 2017 WELS National Conference on Worship Music, and the Arts. Jon Laabs, conducting the WELS High School Honor Choir and festival orchestra. 1 Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest— The sight of it refreshes The weary and oppressed: I know not, oh, I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare: To sing the hymn unending With all the martyr throng, Amidst the halls of Zion Resounding full with song. 2 Oh, sweet and blessed country, The home of God’s elect! Oh, sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect, Where they who with their leader Have conquered in the fight Forever and forever Are clad in robes of white. Jesus in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest Where sings the host of heaven Your glorious name to bless. 3 The Christ is ever with them; The daylight is s