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Lord, in heaven, Thy dwelling place

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Lord, in heaven, Thy dwelling-place,
Hear the praises of our race,
And, while hearing, let Thy grace
Dews of sweet forgiveness pour;
While we know, benignant King,
That the praises which we bring
Are a feeble offering,
Till Thy blessing makes it more.

More of truth, and more of might,
More of love, and more of light,
More of reason, and of right
From Thy pardoning grace be given!
This can make the humblest song
Sweet, acceptable, and strong,
As the strains the angels’ throng
Pour around the throne of heaven.



Source: A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #54

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Author: John Bowring

James Bowring was born at Exeter, in 1792. He possessed at an early age a remarkable power of attaining languages, and acquired some reputation by his metrical translations of foreign poems. He became editor of "The Westminster Review" in 1825, and was elected to Parliament in 1835. In 1849, he was appointed Consul at Canton, and in 1854, was made Governor of Hong Kong, and received the honour of knighthood. He is the author of some important works on politics and travel, and is the recipient of several testimonials from foreign governments and societies. His poems and hymns have also added to his reputation. His "Matins and Vespers" have passed through many editions. In religion he is a Unitarian. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charl… Go to person page >

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First Line: Lord, in heaven, Thy dwelling place
Author: John Bowring
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #54

A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #54
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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion. (10th ed.) #54

A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion. (10th ed.) #54
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Christian Hymns for Public and Private Worship #37

Christian Hymns for Public and Private Worship #37
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Church Harmonies #87

Church Harmonies #87

Grammar School Hymn Book #d149

Grammar School Hymn Book #d149

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d369

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home and Services for Congregational Worship. Rev. ed. #d369
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Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #36

Hymn and Tune Book for the Church and the Home. (Rev. ed.) #36
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Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #67

Hymn and Tune Book, for the Church and the Home #67
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Hymn Book for Christian Worship #29

Hymn Book for Christian Worship #29
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Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a29

Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a29
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Hymnal Amore Dei #154

Hymnal Amore Dei #154
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Hymnal, Amore Dei #154

Hymnal, Amore Dei #154
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Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a154

Hymnal, Amore Dei. Rev. ed. #a154
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Hymns for Christian Devotion #39

Hymns for Christian Devotion #39
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Hymns for Christian Devotion #39

Hymns for Christian Devotion #39
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Melodies and Hymns for Divine Service in Appleton Chapel #a35

Melodies and Hymns for Divine Service in Appleton Chapel #a35

Prayers and Hymns for the Church and the Home #d365

Prayers and Hymns for the Church and the Home #d365
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Social Hymns and Tunes, for the Conference and Prayer Meeting, and the Home with services and prayers #35

Social Hymns and Tunes, for the Conference and Prayer Meeting, and the Home with services and prayers #35

Songs of the Unity #d115

Songs of the Unity #d115
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The Disciples' Hymn Book #219

The Disciples' Hymn Book #219

The Gospel Hymnal #d350

The Gospel Hymnal #d350
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The Gospel Psalmist #7

The Gospel Psalmist #7
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The School Hymn-Book #107

The School Hymn-Book #107
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Vestry Harmonies #98b

Vestry Harmonies #98b
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Year of Worship for Sunday Schools and Homes #123

Year of Worship for Sunday Schools and Homes #123
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