The chains of the old fall away The pattern of death and decay Is overcome is overcome The chains of the old fall away From far in the distance shining bright We see a radiant golden light Jerusalem, Jerusalem From far in the distance shining bright The tombs of the old are laid bare Futility sin and despair Are overcome are overcome The tombs of the old are laid bare So come children arise Let your voices in the sky Jerusalem, Jerusalem Come children arise Strength purpose love and unity Born in the service of God Faith power praise and beauty Joined in the worship of God The saints shall inherit the earth The saints shall inherit the earth So come children arise Let your voices in the sky Jerusalem, Jerusalem Come children arise Strength purpose love and unity Born in the service of God Faith power praise and beauty Joined in the worship of God The saints shall inherit the earth The saints shall inherit the earth Strength purpose love and unity Born in the service of God Faith power praise and beauty Joined in the worship of God The saints shall inherit the earth The saints shall inherit the earth Jerusalem, come children arise