Our Prayer
.For many years, O God of grace,
This church has been Thy dwelling place
And we Thy congregation.
Upon the precious Corner-stone
Our faith is built, and Christ alone
Is still our one foundation
Today we pray: "Let us greet Thee,
Lord, and meet Thee here with singing,
All our praises to Thee bringing."
Here children have been born anew,
As manifold as morning dew,
Their vows to Thee confessing.
Here many found a table spread,
They ate Christ's body with the bread
And drank the cup of blessing.
Today we pray: "Let none falter
At Thine altar, we adore Thee,
Gladly worship here before Thee."
Here when the marriage vows were made
Both bride and groom besought Thine aid,
Thy love their own transcending.
Here mourners with their troubled hearts
Have found the peace Thy Word imparts
The joy that has no ending.
Today we pray: "may the story
Of Thy glory here resounding,
Be a song of grace abounding!"
