The Hymnal ‎#473

473. O Thou, whose hand has brought us

1 O Thou, whose hand hath brought us
Unto this joyful day,
Accept our glad thanksgiving,
And listen as we pray;
And may our preparation
For this day’s service be
With one accord to offer
Ourselves, O Lord, to Thee.

2 For this Thy house we praise Thee,
Reared at Thine own command,
For every generous bosom,
And every willing hand;
And now within Thy temple
Thy glory let us see,
For all its strength and beauty
Are nothing without Thee.

3 And oft as here we gather,
And hearts in worship blend,
May truth reveal its power,
And fervent prayers ascend;
Here may the busy toiler
Rise to the things above;
The young, the old, be strengthened,
And all men learn Thy love.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Thou, whose hand has brought us
• Author: Rev. Frederick William Goadby (1879)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Special Seasons and Services: Laying of a Corner Stone; Corner Stone Laying; Dedication Services: Of a Church; Opening of Service
• Notes: Stanza 2, line 1, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: DAY OF REST
• Composer: James W. Elliott (1875)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Tune used by permission of Novello and Company, Ltd.