COME, LET US GO TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD Songs of Ascents #3 — Based on Psalm 122 [Intro] I was glad when they said unto me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Our feet shall stand within Thy gates, O Jerusalem! [Verse 1] From lands of strife, the pilgrims rise, Their faces turned toward Zion’s hill; The Lord who kept their feet from harm Will cleanse their hearts to do His will. Through Christ, the Door, we enter in, By grace redeemed, from sin made free; By faith we seek His house above— The heavenly sanctuary. [Pre-Chorus] As many members form one frame, Each has a gift, a work, a place; One body joined beneath one Head, Made one in truth, in love, and grace. As Father, Son, and Spirit work In perfect unity divine, So join Thy people, Lord, in Christ, In heart and purpose wholly Thine. [Chorus] Come, let us go to the house of the Lord! Come, let us follow the Lamb and His Word! From every nation, kindred, and tongue, One faithful people in Jesus made one. Our feet shall stand in His glorious light— Come, let us go to the house of the Lord! [Verse 2] The tribes go up with thankful songs, God’s testimony in their hearts; Not earthly blood nor nation’s claim, But faith in Christ sets them apart. Natural and grafted branches, They keep God’s law through Jesus’ might; The final tribes, by Spirit sealed, Wear Christ’s own righteousness by faith. [Chorus] Come, let us go to the house of the Lord! Come, let us follow the Lamb and His Word! From every nation, kindred, and tongue, One faithful people in Jesus made one. Our feet shall stand in His glorious light— Come, let us go to the house of the Lord! [Verse 3] The books are opened; thrones are set; Each recorded name comes into sight. Before He comes, each case is closed; The Judge of all decides aright. The righteous rise; the living change; The wicked lie in death below. Then thrones are given to the saved; God answers through what records show. [Bridge] God judges all by light received; He reads each motive of the heart. No human work can purchase life— Christ’s blood alone redeems from sin. The saints review the opened books And trace His mercy in each case; Then knees shall bow and tongues confess: His judgments all are just and true! [Final Chorus] Come, let us go to the house of the Lord! Come, let us follow the Lamb and His Word! The tribes of faith now gather as one, Keeping God’s law and the faith of Jesus. Peace fills the city when sin is no more— Come, let us go to the house of the Lord! [Ending] Behold, the City comes from God, Our feet now stand within her gates! The lost arise, deceived once more, As Gog and Magog march to war. They compass the City—fire falls; Sin’s root and branch are now no more! God speaks—the heavens and earth are new; He wipes all tears forevermore. On earth restored, fair Eden blooms; At home with God—our journey done! Tag Forever more – He wipes all tears forevermore. At home with God—our journey done! Lyrics by Zeres Vitto © 2026 Zeres Vitto. All rights reserved.