Author: William C. Bryant Appears in 240 hymnals First Line: O thou, whose own vast temple stands 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 storm
Of earth-born passion dies. Topics: Church Institutions of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Psalm 132:8 Used With Tune: ST. MARTINS
For Dedication