Refrain:
O How lovely is your dwelling place,
Dwelling of the Lord of hosts!
How we long
for your house, O Lord,
Singing out a song of joy
to the living God!
Even sparrows find
a home with you
And swallows lay
their young to rest.
Blessed are those
who dwell in you
And sing your praise, O God.
Refrain:
O How lovely is your dwelling place,
Dwelling of the Lord of hosts!
How we long
for your house, O Lord,
Singing out a song of joy
to the living God!
Bless'd are those
who find their strength in you
Whose hearts are highways
for your will.
Bringing joy to those around them
They go from strength to strength.
Refrain:
O How lovely is your dwelling place,
Dwelling of the Lord of hosts!
How we long
for your house, O Lord,
Singing out a song of joy
to the living God!
Hear our prayer,
O Lord God of hosts;
Receive our lives into your hands.
Look into the hearts
of those you love
And grant us all we need!
Refrain:
O How lovely is your dwelling place,
Dwelling of the Lord of hosts!
How we long
for your house, O Lord,
Singing out a song of joy
to the living God!
For one day
within your house exceeds
A thousand spent away from you.
We would rather serve
within your house
Than wealth and pow'r receive.
Refrain:
O How lovely is your dwelling place,
Dwelling of the Lord of hosts!
How we long
for your house, O Lord,
Singing out a song of joy
to the living God!
For our God protects us
from all harm;
He gives his favour and his love.
All good things will come
to those who love
The Lord and walk with him.
Refrain:
O How lovely is your dwelling place,
Dwelling of the Lord of hosts!
How we long
for your house, O Lord,
Singing out a song of joy
to the living God!