We love Thy Church, O Lord

Verse 1

We love your house, O God, the place where honour dwells; the joy of your abode all earthly joy excels.

Verse 2

We love the house of prayer, where you your servants greet, for you, O Lord, are there, and with your chosen meet.

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

We love to sing below of mercies freely given, but how we long to know the triumph-song of heaven!

Verse 5

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