1 Great God, a blessing from Thy throne
Grant us, who lay this corner-stone
To build a church, in which Thy Word
Is purely taught and gladly heard.
2 The work is Thine, and not our own;
Then come, and make Thy presence known!
Our prayers accept, our off’rings bless,
And to our labors grant success.
3 Remember, Lord, what Thou hast done
For us, through Christ, Thine own dear Son,
From sin and death to set us free
And win us unto heav'n and Thee. A-men.
4 We are the people of Thy choice;
And while we in this grace rejoice,
Our prayer is this, our constant care,
That others too our bliss may share.
5 Then build us here a house and home,
Where Christ to Him may bid us come,
To save us all with grace divine,
That we may be forever Thine.