We love the place, O God

Verse 1

We love the place, O God, wherein thine honour dwells; the joy of thine abode all earthly joy excels.

Verse 2

We love the house of prayer, wherein thy servants meet; and thou, O Lord, art there thy chosen flock to greet.

Verse 3

We love the sacred font; for there the holy Dove to pour is ever wont his blessing from above.

Verse 4

We love thine altar, Lord; O what on earth so dear? for there, in faith adored, we find thy presence near.

Verse 5

We love the word of life, the word that tells of peace, of comfort in the strife, and joys that never cease.

Verse 6

We love to sing below for mercies freely given; but O we long to know the triumph-song of heaven.

Verse 7

Lord Jesus, give us grace on earth to love thee more, in heaven to see thy face, and with thy saints adore.