Sacred Poems and Hymns 301. Lord of hosts, to Thee we raise

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Text:	Lord of hosts, to Thee we raise
Author:	James Montgomery

301. Lord of hosts, to Thee we raise

Full Text

Lord of hosts, to Thee we raise
Here an house of prayer and praise;
Thou Thy people's hearts prepare,
Here to meet for praise and prayer.

Let the living here be fed,
With thy Word, the heavenly bread;
Here, in hope of glory bless'd,
May the dead be laid to rest.

Here to Thee a temple stand,
While the sea shall gird the land;
Here reveal Thy mercy sure,
While the sun and moon endure.

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Hallelujah!--earth and sky
To the joyful sound reply;
Hallelujah!--hence ascend
Prayer and praise till time shall end.

Text Information
First Line:	Lord of hosts, to Thee we raise
Title:	Lord of hosts, to Thee we raise
Author:	James Montgomery
Meter:	7.7.7.7
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1854
Topic:	Opening: of a place of worship
Notes:	Public Domain.