The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#945

945. 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 blessèd gospel of thy Son,
Still, by the power of his great name,
Be mighty signs and wonders done.

4 Thy glory never hence depart;
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone;
Thy Kingdom come to every heart,
In every nation fix thy throne.

Text Information

• First Line: This stone to thee in faith we lay
• Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Special occasions: New buildings

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