The Voice of Praise ‎#565

565. In sweet, exalted strains

1 In sweet, exalted strains,
The King of glory praise;
O'er heaven and earth he reigns,
Through everlasting days;
Beneath this roof, oh, deign to show
How God can dwell with men below.

2 Here may thine ears attend
Our interceding cries;
And grateful praise ascend,
All fragrant to the skies;
Here may thy word melodious sound,
And spread the joys of heaven around.

3 Here may th' attentive throng
Imbibe thy truth and love;
And converts join the song
Of seraphim above;
And willing crowds surround thy board,
With sacred joy and sweet accord.

4 Here may our unborn sons
And daughters sound thy praise,
And shine like polished stones
Through long-succeeding days;
Here, Lord! display thy saving power,
While temples stand, and men adore.

Text Information

• First Line: In sweet, exalted strains
• Author: Francis
• Meter: H. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Topic: The Christian Church: Dedication; Invoking the Divine Presence

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