Hymnal: Christian Hymns #70 (1898) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Dedication of a Church Lyrics: 1 To Thee this temple we devote,
Our Father and our God;
Accept it Thine, and seal it now
Thy Spirit's blest abode,
Thy Spirit's blest abode.
2 Here may the prayer of faith ascend,
The voice of praise arise:
O may each lowly service prove
Accepted sacrifice,
Accepted sacrifice.
3 Here may the sinner learn his guilt,
And weep before his Lord:
Here, pardoned, sing a Saviour's love,
And here his vows record,
And here his vows record.
4 Here may affliction dry the tear,
And learn to trust in God,
Convinced it is a Father smites,
And love that guides the rod,
And love that guides the rod.
5 Peace be within these sacred walls;
Prosperity be here;
Still smile upon Thy people, Lord,
And evermore be near,
And evermore be near. Languages: English Tune Title: ARISE, ALL WHO ON EARTH DO DWELL
To Thee this temple we devote