THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

Israel in olden times had built

by Unknown

Israel in olden times had built
"This place of which you said you would put your name there" 2 Chron. 6:20
Israel in olden times had built
Great and magnificent mansions
To Thee, O God of heav'n above
Whose presence also fill the earth.
God, Thou hast accepted the gift
Which is given to Thee in love
And hast chosen that house to be,
A special place to worship thee.
It's time that we give praise to thee,
O God, at this good time of day
Which thou hast called everyone here
To give thee glory and the praise.
And in whatever place may be
Which man in love choose to 'dore thee,
Even in that place, O my God,
Thou seest it thy holy place.
By thy grace, O our Lord and King
We assemble together here,
That you receive our work to Thee
As we render, O Lord, to Thee.
May our saviour, Jesus our Lord,
Come dwell with us in this mansion,
Exhort us here on earth below,
That we may live with him above.