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Text:We love the place, O God
Author:William Bullock, 1798-1874
Author:H. W. Baker, 1821-1877
Tune:QUAM DILCTA
Composer:H. L. Jenner, 1820-1898

211. We love the place, O God

1 We love the place, O God,
wherein thine honour dwells;
the joy of thine abode
all earthly joy excels.

2 We love the house of prayer,
wherein thy servants meet;
and thou, O Lord, art there
thy chosen flock to greet.

3 We love the sacred font;
for there the holy Dove
to pour is ever wont
his blessing from above.

*4 We love thine altar, Lord;
O what on earth so dear?
for there, in faith adored,
we find thy presence near.

5 We love the word of life,
the word that tells of peace,
of comfort in the strife,
and joys that never cease.

6 We love to sing below
for mercies freely given;
but O we long to know
the triumph-song of heaven.

7 Lord Jesus, give us grace
on earth to love thee more,
in heaven to see thy face,
and with thy saints adore.

Text Information
First Line: We love the place, O God
Author: William Bullock, 1798-1874
Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-1877
Meter: 66 66
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Dedication; Dedication Festival
Tune Information
Name: QUAM DILCTA
Composer: H. L. Jenner, 1820-1898
Meter: 66 66
Key: F Major



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