3 Here may the stricken heart By truth be cheered and blessed, And here thy grace impart, To all by grief oppressed-- And streams of peace and plenty flow, To all who seek thy joy to know. 4 Long may these walls resound With thy salvation, Lord, And grace to all abound, Who hear thy holy word-- And youth and age their offerings raise. In songs of ardent, cheerful praise. 702. L. M. J. G. Adams. Dedication of a Country Church. 1 On this fair spot where nature pays From hill, and vale, and flower, and tree, In morning beams, in evening rays, Its homage, God of all, to thee;-- 2 Thy children meet to dedicate This temple to thy gracious name; Our hearts and songs to elevate,-- Thy grace and glory to proclaim. 3 Descend--and with thy spirit bless The offering; may it ever be Sacred to truth and righteousness, From error's dread dominion free. 4 Here let the standard of thy word Be raised and held by gospel hands; Hither bring hearts with one accord, To learn and do thy great commands. 5 And when we leave these courts below, To join the hosts in praise above, May others here rejoice to know Thy boundless, everlasting love. 703. C. M. Bryant. Dedication Hymn. 1 O Thou, whose own vast temple stands, Built over earth and sea, Accept the walls that human hands Have raised to worship thee. 2 Lord, from thine inmost glory send, Within these courts to bide, The peace that dwelleth, without end, Serenely by thy side. 3 May erring minds that worship here Be taught the better way, And they who mourn, and they who fear, Be strengthened as they pray! 4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm, And pure devotion rise, While round these hallowed walls the storm Of earth-born passion dies! 704. L. M. Watts. A House for God. 1 Where shall we go to seek and find A habitation for our God? A dwelling for th' Eternal Mind Among the sons of flesh and blood? 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his ancient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still; His church is with his presence blest. 3 Here will he meet the hungry poor, And fill their souls with living bread; Here sinners, waiting at his door, With sweet provision shall be fed. 4 "Here will I fix my gracious throne, And reign forever," saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, And blessings shall attend my word." 705. H. M. Francis. Prayer for God's Presence and Blessing.