
Author: William Cullen Bryant Appears in 241 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O thou, whose own vast temple stands,
Built over earth and sea,
Accept the walls that human hands
Have raised to worship thee.
2 Lord, from thine inmost glory send,
Within these courts to bide;
The peace that dwelleth without end
Serenely by thy side!
3 May erring minds that worship here
Be taught the better way;
And they who mourn and they who fear,
Be strengthened as they pray.
4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm,
And pure devotion rise,
While round these hallowed walls the storm
Of earth-born passion dies. Topics: The Church Dedication Used With Tune: MARLOW
O thou, whose own vast temple stands