O God of hosts, the mighty Lord

Verse 1

O God of hosts, the mighty Lord, how lovely is the place, where thou, enthroned in glory, showest the brightness of thy face!

Verse 2

My longing soul faints with desire to view they blest abode; my panting heart and flesh cry out for thee, the living God.

Verse 3

For in thy courts one single day 'tis better to attend, than, Lord, in any place besides a thousand days to spend.

Verse 4

O Lord of hosts, my King and God, how highly blest are they who in thy temple always dwell, and there thy praise display!

Verse 5

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the God whom we adore, be glory, as it was, is now, and shall be evermore.