3 Here, on the mercy-seat, With radiant glory crowned, 4 To thee, our prayers and cries Among the children of thy grace,— 509. C. M. The Glory of Zion. 1 HOW honorable is the place, 2 Bulwarks of mighty grace defend 3 Lift up the everlasting gates, The statutes of our King! 4 Here shall you taste unmingled joys, 5 Trust in the Lord, for ever trust, Strength, in the Lord Jehovah, dwells, 510. L. M. The Church, the Palace of G±d. 1 HAPPY the church, thou sacred place. 2 Thy walls are strength,—and at thy gaten 511. H. M. The House of Prayer. 1 GREAT Father of mankind! We bless that wondrous grace, Our God displays, For us to raise A house of prayer. 2 Though once estranged afar, And makes our cause his own: To thee we come; 3 To thee our souls we join, Thy covenant-grace Thy titles sing. Let all the nations throng 7s. 512. The House of Prayer and Prais. I LORD of hosts! to thee we raise, With thy word, the heavenly bread; May the dead be laid to rest. 3 Here, to thee a temple stand, Prayer and praise, till time shall end. L. M. 513. On opening a House of Worship. 1 HERE, in thy name, eternal God! We build this earthly house for thee; Oh! make it now thy fixed abode, And keep it, Lord! from error free. 2 When here thy people seek thy face, And dying sinners pray to live; Hear thou, in heaven, thy dwelling-place, And when thou hearest, Lord! forgive. 3 Here, when thy messengers proclaim, The blessed gospel of thy Son; Still, by the power of his great name, Be mighty signs and wonders done. 4 When children's voices raise the song,Hosanna to their heavenly King; Let heaven, with earth, the strain prolong, "Hosanna!" let the angels sing. 5 But will, indeed, Jehovah deign, 6 Thy glory never hence depart! Yet choose not. Lord! this house alone; L. M. 514. Prayer on opening a Church-Edifice 1 WITHIN thy house, O Lord our God! And shed thy choicest blessings here. 515. C. M. Dedication of a Church. 1 GOD of the universe! to thee This sacred fane we rear, And now, with songs and bended knee, 2 Long may this echoing dome resound These hallowed walls to all around 3 Here, let thy love-thy presence dwell,Thy glory here make known; Thy people's home, Oh! come, and fill, 4 When sad with care-by sin oppressed,Here may the burdened soul, Beneath thy sheltering wing, find rest; 5 And when the last long Sabbath-morn; Upon the just, shall rise, May all, who own thee here, be borne MINISTRY. 516. S. M. The Heralds of Christ. 1 HOW beauteous are their feet, Who stand on Zion's hill! Who bring salvation on their tongues And words of peace reveal! 2 How charming is their voice! How sweet the tidings are!"Zion! behold thy Saviour-King, He reigns and triumphs here!" 3 How happy are our ears That hear this joyful sound! 4 How blessed are our eyes, That see this heavenly light! The watchmen join their voice, f The Lord makes bare his arm, |