Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#297

297. To Thee this temple we devote

1 To Thee this temple we devote,
Our Father and our God;
Accept it Thine, and seal it now
Thy Spirit's blest abode.

2 Here may the prayer of faith ascend,
The voice of praise arise;
Oh, may each lowly service prove
Accepted sacrifice.

3 Here may the sinner learn his guilt,
And weep before his Lord;
Here, pardoned, sing a Saviour's love,
And here his vows record.

4 Here may affliction dry the tear,
And learn to trust in God;
Convinced it is a Father smites,
And love that guides the rod.

5 Peace be within these sacred walls,
Prosperity be here,
Still smile upon Thy people, Lord,
And evermore be near.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: To Thee this temple we devote
• Author: Jacob R. Scott (1841)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Churches: Dedication

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHENS
• Composer: William Jones
• Meter: C. M.