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CCCXLIII. On opening a new place for worship

1 And will the great eternal God
On earth establish his abode?
And will he from his radiant throne
Avow our temples for his own?

2 We bring the tribute of our praise,
And sing that condescending grace,
Which to our notes will lend an ear,
And call us sinful mortals near.

3 Our Father's watchful care we bless,
Which guards our synagogues in peace,
That no tumultuous foes invade,
To fill our worshippers with dread.

4 These walls we to thy honor raise;
Long may they echo with thy praise;
And Thou descending fill the place
With choicest tokens of thy grace.

5 Here let the great Redeemer reign
With all the graces of his train;
While pow'r divine his word attends
To conquer foes, and chear his friends.

6 And in the great decisive day,
When God the nations shall survey,
May it before the world appear,
That crouds were born to glory here.

Text Information

• First Line: And will the great eternal God
• Title: On opening a new place for worship
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Psalm 137:5
• Topic: Place of worship dedicated

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