The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#616

616. This New Built Bethel Now Is Done

1 This new built Bethel now is done,
And here we've met today,
To dedicate this house to God,
To preach, to sing, to pray.

2 Here may the pray'r of faith prevail,
Here may the Gospel run;
And every true believer feel,
The bliss of heav'n begun.

3 May sinners here their sins renounce
And yield their all to God;
From sin and hell redemption find,
By faith in Jesus' blood.

4 Within these walls let holy peace,
And love and concord dwell;
Here give the troubled conscience ease,
The wounded spirit heal.

5 And when before thee we appear,
In our eternal home;
May growing numbers worship here,
And praise Thee in our room

Text Information

• First Line: This new built Bethel now is done
• Title: This New Built Bethel Now Is Done
• Author: John Winebrenner
• Author (stanza 4): John Newton, 1725-1807
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  2 Kings 23:3
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Seasons, Days, Services: Dedicatory Services
• Notes: And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the Lord, to walk after the Lord, and to keep His commandments … and all the people stood to the covenant. II Kings 23:3.

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER OLD
• Meter: C.M. 8.6.8.6.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Este's Psalter, 1592
• Notes: M.M. 66