The New English Hymnal ‎#471

471. 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: William Bullock, 1798-1874
• Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77
• Meter: 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986

Tune Information

• Name: QUAM DILECTA
• Composer: Bishop Henry Jenner, 1820-98
• Meter: 66 66
• Key: F Major