[roving]

Salem is an abbreviation of Jerusalem. I bet they knew that when they built that temple.

[conejo99]

“Salem is an abbreviation of Jerusalem. I bet they knew that when they built that temple.”
Nah, I bet it has a lot more to do with the Salem witch trials and the cultural farm associated with that.
I’ve heard that the Salem witch trials and their pop culture fame have turned Salem into a tourist destination. Halloween in Salem is supposed to be a big deal.

[Fiji Hill]

Happy town of Sa­lem, set on Zi­on’s hill!
Happy hearts of pil­grims, could they see it still!
He that fol­lows Je­sus, He that dares the right,
Sees the lights of Sa­lem gleam across the night.

Happy town of Sa­lem, with the jas­per wall!
In its many man­sions there is room for all.
Come to Me, says Je­sus, I will give you rest,
And the town of Sa­lem ga­thers all the blest.

Happy town of Sa­lem, hap­py lit­tle feet
Of the child­ren play­ing in the gold­en street!
Let them come, says Je­sus, and for­bid them not;
But the proud in Sa­lem have no part or lot.

Happy town of Sa­lem, with its op­en gates!
Happy are the pil­grims whom a wel­come waits!
In the name of Je­sus, they an en­trance claim,
And the guards of Sa­lem an­swer, In His name.

Happy town of Sa­lem, vi­sion true of peace,
Seen above earth’s striv­ings, stead­fast when they cease!
Take thy cross, says Je­sus, and the nar­row way
Brings the feet to Sa­lem at the break of day.
—Louis Benson, 1897