Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#185

185. Great God, a Blessing from Your Throne

1 Great God, a blessing from your throne
Grant us who lay this corner-stone,
To build a church in which your Word
Is purely taught and gladly heard.

2 The work is yours and not our own;
Oh, come, and make our presence known;
Our prayers accept, our off’rings bless,
Our labors crown with due success.

3 We are the people of your choice,
And while we in this grace rejoice,
Our prayer is this, our constant care,
That others too our bliss may share.

4 Lord, here erect a blessed home
Where Christ will ever bid us come,
From him receiving grace for grace
Till we behold you face to face.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God, a blessing from your throne
• Title: Great God, a Blessing from Your Throne
• Author: Conrad H. L. Schuette, 1843-1929 (adapt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Lesser Festivals; Cornerstone
• Copyright: © Lutheran Publishing House
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LOB SEI DEM ALLMÄCHTIGEN GOTT
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
• Meter: L M
• Key: D Major