Hymn 972
Lord of the Worlds Above
Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.
Scripture: Ps. 84:2
1
Lord of the worlds above,
how pleasant and how fair
The dwellings of Thy love,
Thine earthly temples are!
To Thine abode, my heart aspires
with warm desires to see my God.
2
O happy souls that pray
where God appoints to hear!
O happy men that pay
their constant service there!
They praise Thee still; and happy they
who love the way To Zion’s hill!
3
They go from strength to strength,
through this dark vale of tears,
Till each o’ercomes at length ,
till each in heav’n appears;
O glorious seat! Thou God our King,
shalt thither bring Our willing feet!
4
God is our Sun and Shield,
our Light and our Defence;
With gifts His hands are filled;
we draw our blessings thence.
He shall bestow upon our race,
His saving grace, and glory too.