The Hymnal ‎#53

53. O God of hosts, the mighty Lord

1 O God of hosts, the mighty Lord,
How lovely is the place
Where Thou, enthroned in glory, show'st
The brightness of Thy face.

2 O Lord of hosts, my King and God,
How highly blest are they
Who in Thy temple always dwell
And there Thy praise display.

3 Thrice happy they whose choice has Thee
Their sure protection made;
Who long to tread the sacred ways
That to Thy dwelling lead.

4 For in Thy courts one single day
'Tis better to attend,
Than, Lord, in any place besides
A thousand days to spend.

5 For God, who is our Sun and Shield,
Will grace and glory give;
And no good thing will He withhold
From them that justly live.

6 Thou God, whom heavenly hosts obey
How highly blest is he
Whose hope and trust, securely placed,
Is still reposed on Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of hosts, the mighty Lord
• Publication Date: 1895
• Source: Tate and Brady's New Version, 1696, 1698

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