The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#382

382. O Thou Whose Gracious Presence

1 O Thou whose gracious presence blessed
The home at Bethany,
This shelter from the world’s unrest,
This home made ready for its Guest,
We dedicate to Thee.

2 When Thou didst pass the temple gate,
To pray beneath its dome,
It was Thy Father’s house, more great
Because by love made consecrate;
It was Thine only home.

3 We build an altar here, and pray
That Thou wilt show Thy face.
Dear Lord, if Thou wilt come to stay,
This home we consecrate today
Will be a holy place.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou whose gracious presence blessed
• Title: O Thou Whose Gracious Presence
• Author: Louis F. Benson (1925)
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 8. 6.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Luke 10:38-42

Tune Information

• Name: REST
• Composer: Frederick C. Maker (1887)
• Meter: 8. 6. 8. 8. 6.
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Music copyright by The Psalms and Hymns Trust. Used by permission.