718. We love the place, O God

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

2 It is 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 giv'n;
but O, we long to know
the triumph-song of heaven.

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

Text Information
First Line: We love the place, O God
Title: We love the place, O God
Author: William Bullock, 1798-1874
Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
Meter: 66 66
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Year A: Proper 14; Year A: Proper 17; Year B: Easter 2 (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: QUAM DILECTA
Composer: Henry Lascelles Jenner, 1820-1898
Meter: 66 66
Key: F Major



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