Christian Hymns ‎#70

70. To Thee this temple we devote

1 To Thee this temple we devote,
Our Father and our God;
Accept it Thine, and seal it now
Thy Spirit's blest abode,
Thy Spirit's blest abode.

2 Here may the prayer of faith ascend,
The voice of praise arise:
O may each lowly service prove
Accepted sacrifice,
Accepted sacrifice.

3 Here may the sinner learn his guilt,
And weep before his Lord:
Here, pardoned, sing a Saviour's love,
And here his vows record,
And here his vows record.

4 Here may affliction dry the tear,
And learn to trust in God,
Convinced it is a Father smites,
And love that guides the rod,
And love that guides the rod.

5 Peace be within these sacred walls;
Prosperity be here;
Still smile upon Thy people, Lord,
And evermore be near,
And evermore be near.

Text Information

• First Line: To Thee this temple we devote
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Dedication of a Church
• Notes: J. R. Scott, 1804.

Tune Information

• Name: ARISE, ALL WHO ON EARTH DO DWELL
• Composer: N. Hermann, 1554 (1554)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Op alle, som paa Jorden bor