I long to be where Abraham
Stood ready to give up his son
Where Yah provided him a ram
And promised children without sum
I long to be where Isaac lay
Believing what the father said
They climbed Moriah to obey
Believing Yah will raise the dead
I long to be where David dwelt
Where Israel’s tribes all joined as one
There David’s throne was firmly built
Confirmed by oath to David’s Son
I long to be where Solomon
Raised up a Temple for Yah’s Name
A house of prayer for everyone
Where fire fell down—Yah’s glory came
I long to be where prophets stood
To call the people back from sin
Through eyes of faith, they knew Yah would
One day this city enter in
I long to be where Bab’lon came
With siege mound, sword, and many men
Yet for the sake of Yahweh’s Name
That city would be built again
I long to be where Ezra stood
To read Yah’s Word to everyone
Where Nehemiah fought for good
When seventy long years were done
I long to be where Simon went
To meet the Hope of Israel
The Heir of David’s covenant
Has come to us—Immanuel
I long to be where He has walked
Within the town my King did love
Where He and His disciples talked
He taught them of the things above
I long to be where He was slain
Victorious, then He rose again
Yes, our Messiah overcame
To Zion He shall come again
I long to be in Yahweh’s home
The place preserved by zealous care
The city chosen as His own
His eyes and heart are always there
