Lutheran Hymn‎ 634 – Come, Jesus, from the Sapphire Throne

1
Come, Jesus, from the sapphire throne,
Where Thy redeemed behold Thy face;
Enter this temple, now Thine own,
And let Thy glory fill the place.

2
We praise Thee that today we see
Its sacred walls before Thee stand;
‘Tis Thine for us, ’tis ours for Thee;
Reared by Thy kind, assisting hand.

3
Oft as returns the day of rest,
Let heartfelt worship here ascend;
With Thine own joy fill ev’ry breast,
With Thine own pow’r Thy Word attend.

4
Here in the dark and sorr’wing day
Bid Thou the throbbing heart be still.
Oh, wipe the mourner’s tears away
And give new strength to meet Thy will!

5
Here in baptismal water pure
We find for sin a gracious cure;
Our children here to Thee we bring
To be Thine heirs, O heavenly King.

6
When at Thine altar we shall meet
And keep the feast of dying love,
Be our communion ever sweet
With Thee and with Thy Church above.

7
Come, faithful Shepherd, feed Thy sheep;
In Thine own arms the lambs enfold,
Give help to climb the heavenward steep
Till Thy full glory we behold.

Amen.

Hymn Information:
The Lutheran Hymnal #634
Title: Come, Jesus, from the Sapphire Throne
Author: Ray Palmer (1875)
Scripture: Genesis 28:17
Topic: Special Occasions: Dedication
Composer: William Knapp (1733)