Episode notes
Strangers on the Way to Zion
Inspired by Psalm 120 – The First Song of Ascents
Lyrics by Zeres Vitto
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[Verse 1]
In my distress I cried to God;
He heard my broken plea.
Among the lies of this lost world,
His truth has set me free.
From lying lips and falsehood’s snare,
He called me from the night;
Now heaven’s voice has stirred my heart
To walk by faith, not sight.
[Pre-Chorus]
Far from home in Mesech’s land,
In Kedar’s tents I dwell;
The Spirit whispers to my heart:
“Child, this is not your home.”
[Chorus]
I’m a stranger on the way to Zion,
A pilgrim climbing by God’s grace;
Through Babylon’s deceit surrounding,
My eyes are fixed on Jesus’ face.
By faith I follow Christ, my High Priest;
He pleads for me above.
Though dragons rage and nations gather,
I’ll follow Him in truth and love.
[Verse 2]
By faith we’re Abraham’s children now,
God’s Israel, called to stand;
A remnant called from all the earth,
Yet strangers in this land.
We bear the everlasting gospel,
Calling every soul to choose;
Though earth rejects the Prince of Peace,
God’s truth we will not lose.
[Bridge]
Come out of her, My people now!
Leave every cherished lie.
The upward road may still be steep,
But Zion’s hope is nigh.
Though peace we speak, the world makes war,
The dragon stirs again;
The One who heard our first faint cry
Will safely lead us in.
[Final Chorus]
We’re strangers on the way to Zion,
Our names are written there above;
Our High Priest’s work will soon be done,
Then Christ will come in power and love.
From Mesech’s land and Kedar’s tents,
Our pilgrimage will soon be done;
Lift up your heads—the King is coming!
The Lamb will lead His people home.
[Ending]
No longer strangers, home at last;
No more the exile’s cry.
The Lamb has led His pilgrims home;
We’ll dwell with Him on high.