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Text:For Dedication
Author:William C. Bryant
Tune:ST. MARTINS
Composer:W. Tansur

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:
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



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