B. Francis, 1774. 458 S. M. Great is the Lord, our God, And let His praise be great; He makes the Church His own abode, His most delightful seat. 2. In Zion God is known, A Refuge in distress; How bright has His salvation shone Through all her palaces! 3. Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold Where His own sheep have been. 4. In every new distress We’ll to His house repair; We’ll think upon His wondrous grace And seek deliverance there. Isaac Watts, 1719, abr. 459 L. M. Here in Thy name, eternal God, We build this earthly house for Thee; Oh, choose it for Thy fixed abode And keep it from all error free! 2. Here, when 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 the heavenly King!” Let heaven with earth the strain prolong, Hosanna! let the angels sing. 5. Thy glory never hence depart; Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone: Thy kingdom come to every heart, In every bosom fix Thy throne. James Montgomery, 1822. THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS. 460 L. M. There is within this heart of mine A little church, with sacred shrine, And stained forever with the blood Of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. 2. Here dwelleth God the Father, Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One; He is my soul’s beloved Guest And grants my heart true peace and rest. 3. This little church looks poor and odd; But being the abode of God, It has a glorious, peerless grace: It is God’s royal dwelling-place. 4. This little church, Lord, I commend Unto Thy care and pray: Defend And shield it from calamity, Dwell there now and eternally. From the Latin of B. Walther; B. Derschau, † 1639; A. Crull, tr. 461 8, 7, 8, 7 Lord, in Thy kingdom there shall be No aliens from each other, But even as he loves himself Each saint shall love his brother. 2. When in Thy courts below we meet To mourn our sinful living And with united hearts repeat Confession, creed, thanksgiving: