
Author: William Bullock, 1798-1874; H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #471 (1986) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Lyrics: 1 WE love the place, O God,
Wherein thine honour dwells;
The joy of thine abode
All earthly joy excels.
2 We love the house of prayer,
Wherein thy servants meet;
And thou, O Lord, art there
Thy chosen flock to greet.
3 We love the sacred font,
For there the holy Dove
To pour is ever wont
His blessing from above.
4 We love thine altar, Lord;
O, what on earth so dear!
For there, in faith adored,
We find thy presence near.
5 We love the word of life,
The word that tells of peace,
Of comfort in the strife,
And joys that never cease.
6 We love to sing below
For mercies freely given;
But O, we long to know
The triumph-song of heaven!
7 Lord Jesus, give us grace
On earth to love thee more,
In heaven to see thy face,
And with thy saints adore. Languages: English Tune Title: QUAM DILECTA
We love the place, O God