For the Dedication of a Church
This hymn was written for the dedication of a church and expresses the author's joy and gratitude for the opportunity to worship in a sacred space. The lyrics reflect on the importance of God's presence in the church and the sense of community and fellowship that it provides.
By Fanny J. Crosby · First published 1875 · Genre: Religious Literature, Nonfiction, Inspirational · 201 words
First lines
Eternal God of ages, / And source of boundless love, / We praise thee for thy mercies, / That crown us from above. / Our pleasant task completed / With joyful eyes we see; / And now our earthly temple / We consecrate to thee.
Accept our cheerful offering, / And may this holy day, / Be one whose tender memory / Will never fade away. / O, fill us with thy Spirit, / And may our faith behold / The glory cloud descending, / And resting, as of old.
Receive our cheerful offering / From loyal hearts and true, / Who labored, prayed and trusted, / Although in number few. / Thy promise gave us courage; / And now with joy we see / Our work begun, continued, / And ended, Lord, in thee.
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Genres
- Religious Literature — The title suggests the work is about a church dedication, a common topic in religious literature.
- Nonfiction — Church dedications are real life events, indicating the book likely discusses real situations or events, typical of nonfiction.
- Inspirational — Church dedications often encompass inspiring themes of unity, faith, and community, common in inspirational literature.
- Historical — If the book refers to a specific church and its dedication, it's possible that it includes elements of historical writing.
Tags
Hymnal · Sacred Music · Church History · Religious Poetry · Spirituality · Faith · Inspiration · Devotional · Praise · Worship · Gospel · Bible
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Fanny J. Crosby
- Date: 1875 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Literature, Nonfiction, Inspirational, Historical
- Length: 201 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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