The Universal Presence

Verse 1

Jesus, where'er your people meet, there they behold your mercy seat; where'er they seek you, you are found, and ev'ry place is hallowed ground.

Verse 2

For you, within no walls confined, are dwelling in the humble mind; such ever bring you where they come, and going, take you to their home.

Verse 3

Dear Shepherd of your chosen few, your former mercies here renew; here to our waiting hearts proclaim, the sweetness of your saving name.

Verse 4

Here may we prove the pow'r of pray'r to strengthen faith and sweeten care, to teach our faint desires to rise, and bring all heav'n before our eyes.

Verse 5

Lord, we are few, but you are near; nor short your arm, nor deaf your ear; O rend the heav'ns, come quickly down, and make a thousand hearts your own.