29. The Sanctuary

1 How charming is the place
Where my Redeemer, God,
Unvails the beauty of his face,
And sheds his love abroad!

2 Not the fair palaces,
To which the great resort,
Are once to be compared with this,
Where Jesus holds his court.

3 Here on the mercy-seat,
With radiant glory crowned,
Our joyful eyes behold him sit
And smile on all around.

4 Give me, O Lord, a place
Within thy blest abode,
Among the children of thy grace,
The servants of my God.

Text Information
First Line: How charming is the place
Title: The Sanctuary
Author: Samuel Stennett
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: General Praise; God: Attributes; Mercy-seat (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. THOMAS
Composer: William Tansur
Meter: S. M.
Key: G Major or modal



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