We love the place, O God,

1.

We love the place, O God,

Wherein Thine honour dwells;

The joy of Thine abode

All other joys excels.

2.

It is the house of prayer,

Wherein Thy servants meet;

And Thou, O Lord, art there

Thy chosen flock to greet.

3.

We love the sacred font,

Wherein the holy Dove

Bestows, as ever wont,

His blessing from above.

4.

We love Father’s board

Oh what on earth so dear

Where faithful hearts, O Lord

Still find Thy presence near.

5.

We love the word of life,

The word that tells of peace

Of comfort in the strife

And joys that never cease

6.

We love to sing below

For mercies so freely given,

But Oh! We long to know

The triumph-song of heaven!

7.

Lord Jesus, give us grace

On earth to love Thee more

In heaven to see Thy face

And with Thy saints adore