659. This Stone to Thee In Faith We Lay

1 This stone to thee in faith we lay;
To thee this temple Lord we build:
Thy power and goodness here display.
And be it with thy presence filled.

2 Here, when thy people seek thy face,
And dying sinners pray to live.
Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place.
And when thou hearest, Lord forgive?

3 Here, when thy messengers proclaim
The blessed gospel of thy son.
Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place.
Be mighty signs and wonders done.

4 But will indeed Jehovah deign
Here to abide no transient guest?
here will the world's Redeemer reign?
And here the Holy Spirit rest?

5 Thy glory never hence depart:
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone;
Thy kingdom come to every heart.
In every bosom for thy throne.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: This stone to thee in faith we lay
Title: This Stone to Thee In Faith We Lay
Author: James Montgomery
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Zion Connectional Hymns
Tune Information
Name: DUKE STREET
Composer: John Hatton, d 1798
Meter: L.M.
Key: E♭ Major



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