O Word of God Above

 

VERSE 1

O Word of God above,

Who fillest all in all,

Hallow this house with Thy sure love,

And bless our festival.

 

VERSE 2

Here from the font is poured

Grace on each sinful child;

The blest anointing of the Lord

Brightens the once defiled.

 

VERSE 3

Here Christ to faithful hearts

His body gives for food;

The Lamb of God Himself imparts

The chalice of His blood.

 

VERSE 4

Here guilty souls that pine

May health and pardon win;

The Judge acquits, and grace divine

Restores the dead in sin.

 

VERSE 5

Yea, God enthroned on high

Here also dwells to bless;

Here trains adoring souls that sigh

His mansions to possess.

 

VERSE 6

Against this holy home

Rude tempests harmless beat,

And Satan’s angels fiercely come

But to endure defeat.

VERSE 7

All might, all praise be Thine,

Father, co-equal Son,

And Spirit, Bond of love divine,

Where endless ages run.

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