The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#133

133. Here, in Thy name, eternal God

1 Here, in Thy name, eternal God,
We build this earthly house for Thee;
O choose it for Thy fixed abode,
And guard it from all error free.

2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face,
And dying sinners pray to live,
Hear Thou in heaven, Thy dwelling-place,
And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive.

3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim
The blessed gospel of Thy Son,
Still, by the power of Thy great name,
Be mighty signs and wonders done.

4 When children's voices raise the song,
Hosanna to the heavenly King,
Let heaven, with earth, the strain prolong,
Hosanna let the angels sing.

5 Thy glory never hence depart;
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone;
Thy kingdom come to every heart;
In every bosom fix Thy throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Here, in Thy name, eternal God
• Author: J. Montgomery (1822)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church: Church Buildings

Tune Information

• Name: [Here, in Thy name, eternal God]
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: C Major
• Source: German, 1539