And all thy loss be gain,
When decked with splendour thou shalt be,
Where glory dwells eternally.
URBS BEATA HIERUSALEM
The author of this fine old rugged hymn is unknown. It is conjectured to be of sixth- or seventh-century date. It passed into many mediæval Breviaries, sometimes entire, but often divided into two parts. It was largely used for the dedication of churches.
Part I.
I
O vision bright of heavenly peace,
Jerusalem on high,
With living stones Thy walls are built,