139. This stone of faith, O Lord, we lay

1 This stone in faith, O Lord, we lay;
and build a house for You in love;
to guard this sanctuary night and day
look down in mercy from above.

2 Here, when Your people seek Your face,
and dying sinners pray to live,
hear them in heaven Your dwelling-place,
And when You hear, O Lord, forgive!

3 Here, when Your messengers proclaim
the blessed gospel of Your Son,
still, by the power of His great name,
be mighty signs and wonders done.

4 'Hosanna!' to their heavenly King,
when children's voices raise that song,
'Hosanna!' let their angels sing,
and heaven, with earth, the strain prolong.

5 But will the eternal Father deign,
here to abide, no transient guest?
Will here the world's Redeemer reign,
and here the Holy Spirit rest?

6 That glory never hence depart!
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone:
Your kingdom come to every heart:
in all the world be Yours the throne.

Text Information
First Line: This stone of faith, O Lord, we lay
Adapter: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Topic: The Temple: Dedication of Buildings
Source: Altered by Compilers
Tune Information
Name: OMBERSLEY
Composer: William Henry Gladstone, 1840-1891
Meter: LM
Key: C Major



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