[Verse] Great is the Lord And greatly to be praised In the city of our God His mountain raised Beautiful for situation Joy to the land Mount Zion stands The great King's hand [Chorus] Walk 'round her walls Let the towers speak Count the bulwarks strong Her defenses unique Tell it to the children A story of might For this God is our God Forever our light [Verse] God in her palaces is known for refuge sure Kings assembled They trembled Could not endure They saw They marveled They fled in dismay As fear gripped their hearts like a tempest's sway [Bridge] The ships of Tarshish Shattered by Your breath The daughters of Judah rejoiced in Your stead Righteousness judges The earth proclaims Let Zion sing loud of Your great name [Chorus] Walk 'round her walls Let the towers speak Count the bulwarks strong Her defenses unique Tell it to the children A story of might For this God is our God Forever our light [Verse] We thought of Thy loving-kindness O God In the midst of Thy temple With awe we trod Thy praise unto the ends of the earth will resound Thy right hand is full of righteousness profound {Psalm 48 Reimagined}