Trinity Hymnal ‎#303

303. O God of hosts, the mighty Lord

1 O God of hosts, the mighty Lord,
How lovely is the place
Where thou, enthroned in glory, show'st
The brightness of thy face.

2 O Lord of hosts, my King and God,
How highly blest are they
Who in thy temple always dwell,
And there thy praise display.

3 Thrice happy they whose choice has thee
Their sure protection made;
Who long to tread the sacred ways
That to thy dwelling lead.

4 For in thy courts one single day
'Tis better to attend,
Than, Lord, in any place besides
A thousand days to spend.

5 For God, who is our Sun and Shield,
Will grace and glory give;
And no good thing will he withhold
From them that justly live.

6 Thou God, whom heav'nly hosts obey,
How highly blest is he
Whose hope and trust, securely placed,
Is still reposed on thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God of hosts, the mighty Lord
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 84
• Topic: The Church: The Lord's House; The Church: Love for; God: Abiding Presence of; Rewards
• Source: Tate and Brady's New Version, 1696, 1698

Tune Information

• Name: ST. SAVIOUR
• Composer: Frederick G. Baker (1876)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major