The Book of Worship ‎#382

382. Here, in Thy name, eternal God

1 Here, in Thy name, eternal God,
We build this earthly house for Thee;
Oh choose it for Thy fixed abode,
And guard it from all error free.

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,
Still by the power of His great name
Be mighty signs and wonders done.

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

5 But will, indeed, Jehovah deign
Here to abide, no transient guest?
Here will our great Redeemer reign,
And here the Holy Spirit rest?

6 Thy glory never hence depart;
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone;
Thy kingdom come to every heart;
In every bosom fix Thy throne.

Text Information

• First Line: Here, in Thy name, eternal God
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: In Relation to the Church: Dedication

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