A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship ‎#362

362. On opening a Place of Worship

1 Dear Shepherd of thy people, here
Thy presence now display;
As thou hast giv'n a place for prayer,
So give us hearts to pray.

2 Show us some token of thy love,
Our fainting hope to raise;
And pour thy blessings from above,
That we may render praise.

3 Within these walls let holy peace,
And love, and concord, dwell;
Here give the troubled conscience ease,
The wounded spirit heal.

4 The feeling heart, the melting eye,
The humble mind bestow;
And shine upon us from on high,
To make our graces grow!

5 May we in faith receive thy word,
In faith present our prayers;
And, in the presence of our Lord,
Unbosom all our cares.

6 And may the gospel’s joyful sound,
Enforc'd by mighty grace,
Awaken many sinners round,
To come and fill the place.

Text Information

• First Line: Dear Shepherd of thy people, here
• Title: On opening a Place of Worship
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1845
• Topic: The Church: Congregational

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