485. Here, in Thy name, eternal God

1 Here, in Thy name, eternal God,
We build this earthly house for Thee;
Oh, choose it for Thy fix'ed abode,
And guard it from all error free.

2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face,
And dying sinners pray to live,
Hear Thou in heaven, Thy dwelling-place,
And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive.

3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim
The blesséd gospel of Thy Son,
Still by the power of His great name
Be mighty signs and wonders done.

4 Thy glory never hence depart;
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone;
Thy kingdom come to ev'ry heart;
In ev'ry bosom fix Thy throne.

Text Information
First Line: Here, in Thy name, eternal God
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Author from index: Montgomery
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