Laudes Domini ‎#485

485. For Dedication

1 O thou, whose own vast temple stands,
Built over earth and sea,
Accept the walls that human hands
Have raised to worship thee.

2 Lord, from thine inmost glory send,
Within these courts to bide,
The peace that dwelleth without end,
Serenely by thy side!

3 May erring minds that worship here
Be taught the better way;
And they who mourn and they who fear,
Be strengthened as they pray.

4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm,
And pure devotion rise,
While round these hallowed walls the storm
Of earth-born passion dies.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou, whose own vast temple stands
• Title: For Dedication
• Author: William C. Bryant
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 132:8
• Topic: Church: Institutions of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MARTINS
• Composer: W. Tansur
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal