A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#381

381. The House of Prayer

1 Thy mansion is the Christian’s heart,
O Lord, thy dwelling-place secure!
Bid the unruly throng depart,
And leave the consecrated door.

2 Devoted as it is to thee,
A thievish swarm frequents the place;
They steal away my joys from me,
And rob my Saviour of his praise.

3 There, too, a sharp designing trade,
Sin, Satan, and the world maintain;
Nor cease to press me, and persuade
To part with ease and purchase pain.

4 I know them, and I hate their din;
Am weary of the bustling crowd;
But while their voice is heard within,
I cannot serve thee as I would.

5 O for the joy thy presence gives;
What peace shall reign when thou art here;
Thy presence makes this den of thieves
A calm, delightful house of prayer.

6 And if thou make thy temple shine,
Yet, self-abased, will I adore;
The gold and silver are not mine;
I give thee what was thine before.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy mansion is the Christian's heart
• Title: The House of Prayer
• Author: Cowper
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Prayer and Watchfulness

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