Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#196

196. 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 It is the house of prayer,
Wherein Thy servants meet;
And Thou, O Lord, art there,
Thy chosen flock to greet.

3 We love the word of life,
The word that tells of peace,
Of comfort in the strife
And joys that never cease.

4 We love to sing below
For mercies freely given;
But O we long to know
The triumph song of heaven!

5 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
• Revised by: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877
• Author: Dean William Bullock, 1798-1874
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Church: Its exercises; House of God; The Church and the Kingdom of God: The Church

Tune Information

• Name: QUAM DILECTA
• Composer: Bp. H. L. Jenner, 1820-1898
• Meter: 6.6.6.6
• Key: F Major or modal