Verse 1

Be with us, gracious Lord, to-day; This house we dedicate to Thee: O hear Thy servants as they pray, And let Thine ear attentive be!

Verse 2

Within these walls let holy peace, Let love and truth be always found; May burdened hearts and sweet release, And souls with richest grace be crowned.

Verse 3

May here be heard the suppliant’s sigh, The weary enter into rest; Here may the contrite to Thee cry, And waiting souls be richly blessed.

Verse 4

Here when the gospel sound is heard, And here proclaimed the saving name, May hearts be quickened, moved and stirred, And souls be kindled into flame.

Verse 5

Here may the dead be made to live, The dumb to sing, the deaf to hear; And do Thou to the humble give Pardon and peace instead of fear.

Verse 6

Make this, O Lord, Thine own abode; Thy presence in these courts be given; Be this, indeed, the house of God, And this in truth the gate of Heaven.

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