
Author: Bryant Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #568 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 O thou, whose own vast temple stands
Built over earth and sea,
Accept the walls that human hands
Have raised to worship thee.
2 Lord, from thine inmost glory send,
Within these courts to bide,
The peace that dwelleth, without end,
Serenely by thy side.
3 May erring minds that worship here
Be taught the better way;
And they who mourn, and they who fear,
Be strengthened as they pray.
4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm,
And pure devotion rise,
While round these hallowed walls the swarm
Of earth-born passion dies! Topics: The Christian Church Dedication; Dedication Hymn Scripture: 1 Chronicles 6:41
O thou, whose own vast temple stands