Trinity Hymnal ‎#313

313. To thy temple I repair

1 To thy temple I repair;
Lord, I love to worship there,
When within the veil
I meet Christ before the mercy-seat.

2 While thy glorious praise is sung,
Touch my lips, unloose my tongue,
That my joyful soul may bless
Thee, the Lord my Righteousness.

3 While the prayers of saints ascend,
God of love, to mine attend;
Hear me, for thy Spirit pleads;
Hear, for Jesus intercedes.

4 While I hearken to thy law,
Fill my soul with humble awe,
Till thy gospel bring to me
Life and immortality.

5 While thy ministers proclaim
Peace and pardon in thy Name,
Through their voice, by faith, may
I Hear thee speaking from the sky.

6 From thy house when I return,
May my heart within me burn,
And at evening let me say,
"I have walked with God today."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: To thy temple I repair
• Author: James Montgomery (1812)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 26:8
  ;
  Hebrews 10:19-22
• Topic: The Church: The Opening of Worship; The Church: Love for; Mercy-seat; Rest

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AUSTELL
• Composer: Arthur H. Brown (1876)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: D Major