The Church Hymnary (3rd Ed.) ‎#15

15. We love the place, O God

1 We love the place, O God,
Wherein thine honour dwells;
The joy of thine abode
All earthly joy excels.

2 It is the house of prayer,
Wherein thy servants meet;
And thou, O Lord, art there
Thy chosen flock to greet.

3 We love the word of life,
The word that tells of peace,
Of comfort in the strife,
And joys that never cease.

4 We love to sing below
For mercies freely given;
But O we long to know
The triumph song of heaven!

5 Lord Jesus, give us grace,
On earth to love thee more,
In heaven to see thy face,
And with they saints adore.

Text Information

• First Line: We love the place, O God
• Author: William Bullock, 1798-1874
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-77
• Meter: 6666
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1973
• Topic: Approach to God: The House of God

Tune Information

• Name: QUAM DILECTA
• Composer: Henry Lascelles Jenner, 1820-98
• Meter: 6666
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861