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
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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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- 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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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.
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Hymnal · Sacred Music · Church History · Religious Poetry · Spirituality · Faith · Inspiration · Devotional · Praise · Worship · Gospel · Bible