Thou, Whose Unmeasured Temple Stands

Verse 1

Thou, whose unmeasured temple stands,
Built over earth and sea,
Accept the walls that human hands
Have raised, O God, to Thee.

Verse 2

And let the Comforter and Friend,
Thy Holy Spirit, meet
With those who here in worship bend
Before Thy mercy-seat.

Verse 3

May they who err be guided here
To find the better way;
And they who mourn and they who fear
Be strengthened as they pray.

Verse 4

May faith grow firm, and love grow warm,
And hallowed wishes rise,
While round these peaceful walls the storm
Of earth-born passion dies.