568. O thou, whose own vast temple stands

1 O thou, whose own vast temple stands
Built over earth and sea,
Accept the walls that human hands
Have raised to worship thee.

2 Lord, from thine inmost glory send,
Within these courts to bide,
The peace that dwelleth, without end,
Serenely by thy side.

3 May erring minds that worship here
Be taught the better way;
And they who mourn, and they who fear,
Be strengthened as they pray.

4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm,
And pure devotion rise,
While round these hallowed walls the swarm
Of earth-born passion dies!

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First Line: O thou, whose own vast temple stands
Author: Bryant
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1873
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: The Christian Church: Dedication; Dedication Hymn
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