Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #133 (1908) Lyrics: 1 Here, in Thy name, eternal God,
We build this earthly house for Thee;
O choose it for Thy fix'd abode,
And keep it from all error free.
2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face,
And dying sinners pray to live,
Hear Thou in heaven, Thy dwelling place,
And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive.
3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim
The blessed Gospel of Thy Son,
Still, by the power of His great name,
Be mighty signs and wonders done.
4 Thy glory never hence depart;
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone;
Thy kingdom come to ev'ry heart;
In ev'ry bosom fix Thy throne. Topics: The Church Year Church Dedication Languages: English Tune Title: ALSTONE
Here, in Thy name, eternal God