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Laying the foundation

Author: A. Bulmer Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.8.7.6 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Churches and Laying of Corner Stones First Line: Thou who hast in Zion laid

Behold the sure Foundation-stone

Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 196 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Churches and Laying of Corner Stones Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23

Behold! the mountain of the Lord

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 184 hymnals Topics: The Church Dedication of Lyrics: 1 Behold! the mountain of the Lord In latter days shall rise On mountain tops above the hills, And draw the wond'ring eyes. 2 To this the joyful nations round, All tribes and tongues, shall flow; Up to the hill of God, they'll say, And to his house we'll go. 3 The beam that shines from Zion hill Shall lighten ev'ry land; The King who reigns in Salem's tow'rs Shall all the world command. 4 Among the nations he shall judge; His judgments truth shall guide; His sceptre shall protect the just, And quell the sinner's pride. 5 Come then, O house of Jacob, come To worship at his shrine; And, walking in the light of God, With holy beauties shine. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 2:2 Used With Tune: GLASGOW Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases,, 1781

Come to us, creative Spirit

Author: David Mowbray, 1938- Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.7 Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Buildgin Lyrics: 1 Come to us, creative Spirit, in our Father's house; every human talent hallow, hidden skills arouse, that within your earthly temple wise and simple may rejoice. 2 Poet, painter, music-maker, all your treasures bring; florist, actor, graceful dancer, make your offering; join your hands in celebration: let creation shout and sing! 3 Word from God eternal springing, fill our minds, we pray; and in all artistic vision give integrity: may the flame within us burning kindle yearning day by day. 4 In all places and forever glory be expressed to the Son, with God the Father and the Spirit blest: in our worship and our living keep us striving for the best. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Used With Tune: CASTLEWOOD

Jerusalem the golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny; Rev. J. M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 922 hymnals Topics: Dedication of a Church Used With Tune: EWING

As Did the Christ

Author: Dorothy Fay Ross Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church Teachers and Workers First Line: As did the Christ, we'll undertake Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS

Days in the Sanctuary

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Church First Line: How lovely, Lord of Hosts, to me Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord of hosts, to me The tabernacles of Thy grace; O how I long, yea, faint to see Thy hallowed courts, Thy dwelling-place; For Thee my heart and spirit sign, For Thee, O living God, I cry. 2 The sparrow has her place of rest; The swallow thro' Thy kindly care, Has found where she may build her nest And brood her young in safety there; Thy altars as my rest I sing, O Lord of Hosts, my God, my King. 3 Blest they who in Thy house abide, They still to Thee shall render praise; Blest they who in Thy strength confide, And in whose hearts are Zion's ways; Tho' passing thro' the vale of tears, Like springs of joy Thy grace appears. 4 Advancing still from strength to strength, They onward go where saints have trod, Till ev'ry one appears at length In Zion's courts before his God; Jehovah God of Hosts, give ear, Our father's God, in mercy hear. 5 Upon us look, O God, our shield, The face of Thy anointed see; A thousand other days can yield No gladness like one day with Thee; Tho' only at Thy door I wait, No tents of sin give joy so great. 6 Jehovah, God our Shield and Sun, Will grace and glory surely give; No good will He withhold from one Who in His sight shall rightly live; O Lord of Hosts, most blest is he Who puts his steadfast trust in Thee. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: ELLERTON

Raised between the earth and heaven

Author: Rev. Wharton B. Smith Meter: 8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Dedication of House, Places and Things Church Bells Lyrics: 1 Raised between the earth and heaven, Now our bells are set on high; In the Name of Him Who giveth Skill, and strength, and industry. 2 For His praise we meekly lay them As a gift beneath His throne; All their sweet and noblest music Shall resound for Him alone. 3 Faithful men afar shall listen, 'Mid their daily toil or rest, While the melody shall bid them Love the Church where all are blest. 4 Earth's rejoicings, bright and holy, Shall be signed with joyful peal; And the music from the steeple Shall our love and faith reveal. 5 They who languish, sick and lonely, Shall be minded as they sigh, Of the Church's one communion, God's true home and family. 6 When the spirits of the faithful Pass away to light and peace; Solemn tones shall then forewarn us, Soon our life and work must cease. 7 May these loud and well-tuned voices, Pealing forth in grand accord, Lift our hearts through joy and sorrow To Thy throne, most gracious Lord. Amen. Used With Tune: [Raised between the earth and heaven]