1139. O thou, whose own vast temple stands

1 O thou, whose own vast temple stands,
Built over earth and sea,
Accept the walls that human hands
Have raised to worship thee.

2 Lord, from thine inmost glory send,
Within these courts to bide;
The peace that dwelleth without end
Serenely by thy side!

3 May erring minds that worship here
Be taught the better way;
And they who mourn and they who fear,
Be strengthened as they pray.

4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm,
And pure devotion rise,
While round these hallowed walls the storm
Of earth-born passion dies.

Text Information
First Line: O thou, whose own vast temple stands
Author: William Cullen Bryant
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Church: Dedication
Tune Information
Name: MARLOW
Composer: John Chetham
Meter: C. M.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Alternate tunes: #724, 755, or 794.



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