3 We pray Thee, Jesus, that their course 5 Then to the Father, and the Son, May still be clothed with power, With miracles of love and strength, Meet for the hour. And Holy Ghost, her praise One living, undivided Church Shall ever raise. On His great love our hopes we place Of pres-ent grace and joys a - bove. A-MEN. Copyright, 1895, by The Trustees of The Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work 2 O then with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring; The Three in One to sing; 3 Here, gracious God, do Thou And mark each suppliant sigh; 4 Here may we gain from heaven The grace which we implore; Until that day when all the blest To endless rest are called away. Anon. (Latin, 7th or 8th Cent.). Trans. by Rev. John Chandler, 1837 The following Hymns are also suitable at Laying the Corner-stone or Dedication of Churches: 52 Spirit Divine, attend our prayers. 53 O God of hosts, the mighty Lord. 56 Open now thy gates of beauty. 60 Jesus, where'er Thy people meet. 62 Lord of the worlds above. 104 Before Jehovah's awful Throne. 302 Christ is made the sure Foundation. At the Dedication of an Organ: 98 Angel voices, ever singing. At the Dedication of a Hospital: 381 Thou Lord of life, our saving Health. Accept the walls that human hands Have raised, O God, to Thee. A-MEN. Thy Church shall stand as stands Thy word,Nor fear the storm, nor dread the shock. A-MEN Copyright, 1895, by The Trustees of The Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work (See also ST. ALPHEGE, No. 638) 3 Be present, Heavenly Father, To give away this bride, 4 Be present, Son of Mary, To join their loving hands, 5 Be present, Holiest Spirit, To bless them as they kneel, 6 O spread Thy pure wing o'er them, |