The Cyber Hymnal ‎#11658

11658. O Happy Place That Heard The Voice

1 O happy place that heard the voice
Of angels singing sweet;
That saw the star which sages led
To the Redeemer’s feet.

2 That held the lowly dwelling where
The heav’nly Child was born,
And saw the shepherds worship there
Upon that wondrous morn!

3 Oh may my heart, Lord, through Thy grace,
A little Bethlehem be
Though it should know no other guest,
May there be room for Thee!

4 Its door would open to Thy knock—
Come in, Thou blessèd One!
Abide with me, and dwell in me,
And make me Thine alone.

5 I have no gold, nor frankincense,
Nor fragrant myrrh to bring ;
My love is all I have to give,
Accept the offering!

Text Information

• First Line: O happy place that heard the voice
• Title: O Happy Place That Heard The Voice
• Author: James D. Burns, 1823-1864
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Published posthumously in Memoirs and Select Remains, 1836
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DUNDEE
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615
• Copyright: Public Domain