131 Come Thou now, and be among us

1 Come Thou now, and be among us, Lord and Maker, while we pray: Let Thy presence fill the temple Which we dedicate today; And, Thyself its consecrator, Dwell within its walls alway. 2 Grant that all Thy faithful people May Thy true temple be; Neither flesh, nor soul, nor spirit, Know another Lord than Thee; But, to Thee once dedicated, Serve Thee everlastingly. 3 Bright be here Jehovah's altar With the presents that we bring, Held in holy veneration, Rich with many an offering; Ever hallowed, ever quiet, Ever dear to God, its king. 4 Here our souls, as Thy true altars, Deign to hallow and to bless, O Thou future Judge of all men, With Thy grace and holiness: That Thy gifts sent down from heaven, We may evermore possess.