ZION

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law exposes our frail faith; Gospel strengthens us through God's sustaining grace to persevere amid all trials and taste eternal hope now

Associated Hymn Texts (5)

• O for a Faith that Will Not Shrink — William Hiley Bathurst (1831)
• Zion Stands by Hills Surrounded — Christoph von Stieler (1660)
• Zion to Thy Savior Singing — Friedrich Rückert (1841)
• Zion, Rise, Zion, Rise — Unknown
• Day of Wrath Oh Day of Mourning — Thomas of Celano (1250)

Set to This Tune in The Lutheran Hymnal (1)

• TLH 474 Zion Stands by Hills Surrounded