Lyrics
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised
In the city of our God
In the mountain of His holiness.
Beautiful for situation,
The Joy of the whole earth,
Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north
The City of the great King
Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north
The City of the great King.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised
In the city of our God
In the mountain of His holiness.
Beautiful for situation,
The Joy of the whole earth,
Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north
The City of the great King
Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north
The City of the great King.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: King James Version
Psalm 48 reminds us that our God is not distant, but deeply present in the place where His people gather to honor Him. Just as ancient Mount Zion stood as a beacon of beauty and joy, Christ invites us today into the heavenly Jerusalem—His living Church filled with His holiness and grace. As we sing of His greatness, our hearts are lifted above life's immediate troubles to fix our gaze on the King who reigns with love. Let this song awaken a renewed wonder for God's holy presence in your daily walk.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 48:1: “Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.”
- Psalm 87:2-3: “Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.”
- Hebrews 12:22: “But you have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels,”