With reverence and holy fear

Verse 1

With reverence and holy fear, Let christian worshippers draw near, And consecrate this house to be! The Lord's abode and sanctuary.

Verse 2

Here let them meet, to hear and pray, And seek the Lord, our life and way; O may it be a place to find: A Salem, for the seeking mind.

Verse 3

Here may they build each other up, In charity, and faith, and hope; Until they taste, and feel, and know: That Jesus dwells with Saints below.

Verse 4

Here may the gospel glory shine, And fill each soul with grace divine; God's holy word, and means of grace, Be always used in this place.

Verse 5

Since Jesus is the great high priest, Who always makes his people blest, When they approach within the vail, What joys and comforts shall they feel.

Verse 6

What glories shall they there behold! More precious than the choicest gold; A glimps of the bless'd Saviour's throne! A heav'n on earth for them begun.