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16. Lord of hosts, how lovely, fair

1 Lord of hosts, how lovely, fair,
E'en on earth thy temples are!
Here thy waiting people see
Much of heaven and much of thee.

2 From thy gracious presence flows
Bliss that softens all our woes,
While thy Spirit's holy fire
Warms our hearts with pure desire.

3 Here we supplicate thy throne;
Here thy pardoning grace is known;
Here we learn thy righteous ways,
Taste thy love, and sing thy praise.

Text Information
First Line: Lord of hosts, how lovely, fair
Author: Daniel Turner
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Opening Hymns
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: HENDON
Composer: C. H. A. Malan
Meter: 7S
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #240, 407, or 272.



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