Lyrics
V1:
For many years I have heard about a city,
Jesus went to prepare for those who have believed,
Since that blessed day when I first came to know Him,
I've been longing for a place I've never been
V2:
There's jasper walls, a crystal river, and mansions there,
Oh the sights that we'll behold are far beyond compare,
But all the beauty and the splendor these eyes will see,
Could never make it heaven for me
Chorus:
Oh it is Jesus, that makes it heaven,
Not the gates of pearl and streets paved with gold,
Oh it is Jesus, that makes it heaven, He's the reason that I'm longing now to go
V3:
Just to see the face of Jesus will be worth it all,
I've been listening and I'm waiting to hear the call,
Then I will go to meet the One who gave His life for me,
And I will thank Him face to face for Calvary
Repeat Chorus
Tag:
Oh it is Jesus, oh it is Jesus, that makes it heaven,
He's the reason that I'm longing now to go,
Yes He's the reason that I'm longing now to go