
Author: William Bullock, 1798-1874; Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #718 (2000) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13 Lyrics: 1 We love the place, O God,
wherein thy honour dwells;
the joy of thine abode
all earthly joy excels.
2 It is the house of prayer,
wherein thy servants meet;
and thou, O Lord, art there
thy chosen flock to greet.
3 We love the sacred font;
for there the holy Dove
to pour is ever wont
his blessing from above.
4 We love thine altar, Lord;
O what on earth so dear?
for there, in faith adored,
we find thy presence near.
5 We love the word of life,
the word that tells of peace,
of comfort in the strife,
and joys that never cease.
6 We love to sing below
for mercies freely giv'n;
but O, we long to know
the triumph-song of heaven.
7 Lord Jesus, give us grace
on earth to love thee more,
in heav'n to see thy face,
and with thy saints adore. Topics: Year A Proper 14; Year A Proper 17; Year B Easter 2; Year B Proper 10; Year B Proper 22; Year C Proper 12 Languages: English Tune Title: QUAM DILECTA
We love the place, O God