God's Earthly House

Verse 1

Here in Thy name, eternal God, We dedicate this house to Thee. Oh, choose it for Thy fixed abode And keep it from all error free!

Verse 2

Here, when Thy people seek Thy face And dying sinners pray to live, Hear Thou in heav'n, Thy dwelling place; And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive.

Verse 3

Here, when Thy messengers proclaim The blessed Gospel of Thy Son, Still, by the pow'r of His great name Be mighty signs and wonders done.

Verse 4

When children's voices raise the song, "Hosanna to the heavenly King!" Let heaven with earth the strain prolong. Hosanna! let the angels sing.

Verse 5

Thy glory never hence depart. Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone; Thy kingdom come to every heart, In every bosom fix Thy throne. Amen.