Thy dwelling-place, O Lord, I love;

6 Verses Bride Of Christ Dwelling Place Of God

Verse 1

Thy dwelling-place, O Lord, I love; It is Thy Church so blessed, It is Thy joy and heart's delight And where Thy heart finds rest.

Verse 2

For her, Thyself Thou gavest, Lord, That she be Thine, complete; For her, I too my body give, Thy heart's desire to meet.

Verse 3

For her, Thou hast become my life, That she my living be; For her, I would forsake myself, That she be filled with Thee.

Verse 4

The Church is Thy beloved Bride, Thou in Thy Body seen; She is my joy and heart's desire, The one on whom I lean.

Verse 5

In her, Thy full supply, O Lord, Thou dost to me impart; In her am I possessed by Thee To satisfy Thy heart.

Verse 6

Thy dwelling-place, O Lord, I love; It is Thy Church, Thy home; In it I would forever live And never longer roam.