The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#16

16. Lord of hosts, how lovely, fair

1 Lord of hosts, how lovely, fair,
E'en on earth thy temples are!
Here thy waiting people see
Much of heaven and much of thee.

2 From thy gracious presence flows
Bliss that softens all our woes,
While thy Spirit's holy fire
Warms our hearts with pure desire.

3 Here we supplicate thy throne;
Here thy pardoning grace is known;
Here we learn thy righteous ways,
Taste thy love, and sing thy praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord of hosts, how lovely, fair
• Author: Daniel Turner
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Opening Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: HENDON
• Composer: C. H. A. Malan
• Meter: 7S
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #240, 407, or 272.