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CLXIV . In sweet exalted strains

1 In sweet exalted strains
The King of glory praise;
O'er heaven and earth he reigns,
Through everlasting days;
He with a nod the world controls,
Sustains or sinks the distant poles.

2 To earth he bends his throne;
His throne of grace divine;
Wide is his bounty known,
And wide his glories shine:
Fair Salem, still his chosen rest,
Is with his smiles and presence blest.

3 Then King of Glory, come
And with thy favour crown
This temple as thy dome,
This people as thy own;
Within this House, O deign to show,
How God can dwell with men below.

4 Here, may thine ears attend
Our interceding cries,
And grateful praise ascend
All fragrant to the skies:
Here may thy word melodious sound,
And spread the joys of heav'n around.

5 Here may th'attentive throng
Imbibe thy truth and love,
And converts join the song
Of Seraphim above:
And willing crowds surround thy board,
With sacred joy and sweet accord.

6 Here, may our unborn sons
And daughters sound thy praise,
And shine like polish' stones,
Thro' long succeeding days;
Here, Lord, display thy saving power,
Whilst churches stand, and saints adore.

Text Information

• First Line: In sweet exalted strains
• Meter: P. M. E.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Topic: Consecrating of a Church

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