The Book of Praise ‎#444

444. Sweet is the solemn voice

1 Sweet is the solemn voice that calls
the Christian to the house of prayer;
I love to stand within its walls,
for you, O Lord, are present there.

2 I love to walk within the courts
where two or three for worship meet,
for it is there that Christ resorts
to make their holy bond complete.

3 How good to raise our common song!
Joining in holy praise and love,
we imitate the blessed throng,
uniting hearts and songs above.

4 Within these walls may peace abound;
may all our hearts in one agree,
and where we meet, where Christ is found,
may peace and concord ever be.

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet is the solemn voice that calls
• Title: Sweet is the solemn voice
• Author: Henry Francis Lyte, a793-1847
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 42:4
  ;
  Psalm 122
  ;
  Matthew 18:20
• Topic: Communion of Saints; Jesus Christ: Presence of; Peace; Prayer / Prayers / Poems; Sanctuary; Worship
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG (VOICE DIVINE)
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Gregorian plainsong
• Copyright: Public Domain