Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#280

280. There is within this heart of mine

1 THERE is within this heart of mine
A little church, with sacred shrine,
And stained forever with the blood
Of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

2 Here dwelleth God the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One;
He is my soul's beloved Guest,
And grants my heart true peace and rest.

3 This little church looks poor and odd;
But being the abode of God
It has a glorious, peerless grace:
It is God's royal dwelling-place.

4 This little church, Lord, I commend
Unto Thy care, and pray: Defend
And shield it from calamity,
Dwell there now and eternally.

Text Information

• First Line: There is within this heart of mine
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: The Christian Life: Resolve and Holiness
• Notes: A. Crull, Tr.; German: Mir ist ein geistlich Kirchelein - Dr. B. Derschan, 1539

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