Author: Maxwell J. Blacker, 1822-1888 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #375 (1978) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Lyrics: 1 Only-begotten, Word of God eternal,
Lord of creation, merciful and mighty:
Hear us, your servants, as our tuneful voices
Rise in your presence.
2 Holy this temple where our Lord is dwelling;
This is none other than the gate of heaven.
Ever your children, year by year rejoicing,
Chant in your temple.
3 This is your palace; here your presence-chamber.
Here may your servants, at the mystic banquet
Daily adoring, take your body broken,
Drink of your chalice.
4 Here for your children stands the holy laver,
Fountain of pardon for the guilt of nature;
Cleansed by whose water, springs a race anointed,
Faithful to Jesus.
5 Hear us, O Father, as we throng your temple.
By your past blessings, by your present bounty,
Smile on your children, and in grace and mercy
Hear our petition.
6 God in three Persons, Father everlasting,
Son co-eternal, ever-blessed Spirit:
To you be praises, thanks, and adoration,
Glory forever. Topics: Community in Christ; Church Building; Close of Service; Community in Christ; Holy Communion; Worship Languages: English Tune Title: ISTE CONFESSOR
Only-Begotten, Word of God Eternal