Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This stone in faith, O Lord, we lay;
and build a house for You in love;
to guard this sanctuary night and day
look down in mercy from above.
2 Here, when Your people seek Your face,
and dying sinners pray to live,
hear them in heaven Your dwelling-place,
And when You hear, O Lord, forgive!
3 Here, when Your messengers proclaim
the blessed gospel of Your Son,
still, by the power of His great name,
be mighty signs and wonders done.
4 'Hosanna!' to their heavenly King,
when children's voices raise that song,
'Hosanna!' let their angels sing,
and heaven, with earth, the strain prolong.
5 But will the eternal Father deign,
here to abide, no transient guest?
Will here the world's Redeemer reign,
and here the Holy Spirit rest?
6 That glory never hence depart!
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone:
Your kingdom come to every heart:
in all the world be Yours the throne. Topics: The Temple Dedication of Buildings Used With Tune: OMBERSLEY Text Sources: Altered by Compilers
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