Ancient and Modern ‎#294

294. We love the place, O God

1 We love the place, O God,
wherein thine honour dwells;
the joy of thine abode
all earthly joy excels.

2 We love the house of prayer,
wherein thy servants meet;
and thou, O Lord, art there
thy chosen flock to greet.

3 We love the sacred font;
for there the holy Dove
to pour is ever wont
his blessing from above.

4 We love thine altar, Lord;
O what on earth so dear?
for there, in faith adored,
we find thy presence near.

5 We love the word of life,
the word that tells of peace,
of comfort in the strife,
and joys that never cease.

6 We love to sing below
for mercies freely given;
but O we long to know
the triumph-song of heaven.

7 Lord Jesus, give us grace
on earth to love thee more,
in heaven to see thy face,
and with thy saints adore.

Text Information

• First Line: We love the place, O God
• Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877)
• Author: William Bullock (1798-1874)
• Meter: 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 26:8
  ;
  Psalm 84:1-4
• Topic: Adoration; Baptism; Church: Worship; Dedication: of buildings; Dedication Festival; God: Presence of; Heaven; Longing; Music and Song; Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: QUAM DILECTA
• Composer: Henry Lascelles Jenner (1820-1898)
• Meter: 66 66
• Key: F Major