Here among the shadows in a lonely land
We're a band of pilgrims on the move;
Burdened down with sorrows, shunned on every hand
Looking for a city built above


Looking for a city, where we'll never die
There the sainted millions, never say good-by
There we'll meet our Savior, and our loved ones too
Come O Holy Spirit, all our hopes renew


Here in disappointment we so sadly roam
Friends no longer speak one word of love;
O we have found contentment, Jesus promised us a home
And I'm looking for a city built above


We're looking for a city, where we'll never die
There the sainted millions, never say good-by
There we'll meet our Savior, and our loved ones too
Come O Holy Spirit, all our hopes renew


In this land of dangers going here and there
Trusting in the blessed Saviors love;
Tho' we may be strangers, in this world of care
Looking for a city built above

We're looking for a city, where we'll never die
There the sainted millions, never say good-by
There we'll meet our Savior, and our loved ones too
Come O Holy Spirit, all our hopes renew


Come O Holy Spirit, all our hopes renew