1
Founded on Thee, our only Lord,
On Thee, the everlasting Rock,
Thy Church shall stand as stands Thy Word,
Nor fear the storm nor dread the shock.
2
For Thee our waiting spirits yearn,
For Thee this house of praises rear,
To Thee with longing hearts we turn:
Come, fix Thy glorious presence here.
3
Come with Thy Spirit and Thy pow’r,
The Conqu’ror, once the Crucified.
Our God, our Strength, our King, our Tow’r,
Here plant Thy throne and here abide.
4
Accept the work our hands have wrought;
Accept, O God, this earthly shrine.
Be Thou our Rock, our Life, our Thought,
And we, as living temples, Thine.
Amen.
Hymn Information:
The Lutheran Hymnal #637
Title: Founded on Thee, Our Only Lord
Author: Samuel F. Smith (1894)
Scripture: Matthew 16:18
Topic: Special Occasions: Dedication