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312. The Temple of God

1 Not in the temples made with hands,
Though beautiful by art,
But God in mercy condescends
To dwell within my heart.

Refrain:
Oh, glory to Jesus so sweet in me,
My body, Thy temple shall forever be.

2 How wonderful that He would take
This poor abode of sin,
And wash me in His precious blood,
And now abide within. [Refrain]

3 No more I think of God afar,
But see Thee, Lord, within;
Oh, shine in me, Thou morning star,
And keep Thy temple clean. [Refrain]

4 O Lord, enshrined within my breast,
My constant joy and peace;
My soul can now forever rest,
Secure in Thy embrace. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Not in the temples made with hands
Title: The Temple of God
Author: Daniel S. Warner
Refrain First Line: Oh, glory to Jesus so sweet in me
Meter: 8.6.8.6.10.11
Scripture:
Topic: Experience
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Temple_of_God); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (99); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (508)
Tune Information
Name: [Not in the temples made with hands]
Composer: Barney E. Warren (1911)
Meter: 8.6.8.6.10.11
Key: A Major
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Temple_of_God); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (99); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (508)



Media
Audio recording: The_Temple_of_God_hi.mp3
(http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Temple_of_God)
Audio recording: The_Temple_of_God_lo.mp3
(http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Temple_of_God)
Audio recording: The_Temple_of_God_lo.wma
(http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Temple_of_God)
MIDI file: The_Temple_of_God.mid
(http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Temple_of_God)

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