Only
begotten,
Word
of
God
eternal,
Lord
of
Creation,
merciful
and
mighty,
List
to
Thy
servants,
when
their
tuneful
voices
Rise
to
Thy
presence.
Thus
in
our
solemn
Feast
of
Dedication,
Graced
with
returning
rites
of
due
devotion,
Ever
Thy
children,
year
by
year
rejoicing,
Chant
in
Thy
temple.
Here
in
our
sickness
healing
grace
aboundeth,
Light
in
our
blindness,
in
our
toil
refreshment;
Sin
is
forgiven,
hope
o’er
fear
prevaileth,
Joy
over
sorrow.
Hallowed
this
dwelling
where
the
Lord
abideth,
This
is
none
other
than
the
gate
of
Heaven;
Strangers
and
pilgrims,
making
homes
eternal,
Pass
through
its
portals.
Lord,
we
beseech
Thee,
as we
throng
Thy
temple,
By
Thy
past
blessings,
by
Thy
present
bounty,
Smile
on
Thy
children,
and
with
tender
mercy,
Hear
our
petitions.
God
in
three
Persons,
Father
everlasting,
Son
co-eternal,
ever
blessèd
Spirit,
Thine
be
the
glory,
praise
and
adoration,
Now
and
forever.
