Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b.1926 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Make of our life a house of praise
Where all, with one accord,
Unite to walk in Jesus' ways,
The temple of the Lord.
2 Here may we find our prayers are heard,
And grow in truth and grace,
Receive from Christ his holy word
And know his love's embrace.
3 May such a house of calm and peace
The Spirit strive to build;
Where kindliness and faith increase,
The storms of life are stilled.
4 Teach us our house of life to share,
That all who will may come,
The lost be doubly welcome there,
The wand'rer find a home.
5 So may our doors be open wide,
And life together prove
A house where God is glorified,
And a house of praise and love.
Topics: Dedication of a Church; Marriage Sacraments; Church; Hope; Inner Peace; Life; Love of God for Us; Petition, Prayer; Praise; Sharing, Giving; Unity; Welcome; Word of God; Gospel; Worship and Adoration Scripture: 1 Kings 8:30 Used With Tune: RICHMOND
Make of Our Life a House of Praise