HYMN 168

1.  ON the mountain of Zion beyond 

     the blue sky 

     Stands a city so wondrous and fair

     I expect to depart for that land, by and by 

     For I‘m laying my treasure up there.

Chorus:  I am laying my treasure up there, 

               up there 

               In that beautiful city so fair

               When its glories unfold 

               I'LL have riches untold

               For I'm laying my treasure up there.


2.  There‘s a mansion awaiting

     God’s people, I’m told

     Which the Saviour has gone to prepare 

     There the walls are of jasper, 

     the streets are of gold.

Chorus:  I am laying my treasure...


3.  All the love of my heart, and my soul 

     mind and strength.

     And the work that with Jesus I share 

     Are but some of the riches I'LL 

     find there at length

     And the work that with Jesus I share 

     Are but some of the riches I'll find 

     there at length

     For l’m laying my treasure up there.

Chorus:  I am laying my treasure...


4.  So altho‘ a pool pilgrim on earth 

     I may roam 

     Ever constant in watching and prayer 

     Soon I‘ll hear the glad summons 
 
     to start for my home

     For l‘m laying my treasure up there.

Chorus:  I am laying my treasure up there, 

               up there 

               In that beautiful city so fair

               When its glories unfold 

               I'LL have riches untold

               For I'm laying my treasure up there.  Amen