Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#127

127. Great God! a blessing from Thy throne

1 Great God! a blessing from Thy throne
Grant us, who lay this corner-stone
To build a church, in which Thy Word
Is purely taught and gladly heard.

2 The work is Thine, and not our own,
Then come, and make thy presence known!
Our pray'rs accept, our off’rings bless,
And to our labors grant success.

3 Remember, Lord, what Thou hast done
For us, through Christ, Thine own dear Son,
From sin and death to set us free,
And win us unto heaven and Thee.

4 We are the people of Thy choice,
And while we in this grace rejoice,
Our prayer is this, our constant care,
That others too our bliss may share.

5 Then build us here a house and home,
Where Christ to Him may bid us come,
To save us all with grace divine,
That we may be forever thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God! a blessing from Thy throne
• Author: Rev. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. (1880)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Corner-stone Laying

Tune Information

• Name: HEBRON
• Composer: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. (1830)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: B♭ Major