Fill this House, Lord God most glorious (Thanksgiving For Music In A Parish Church)
1 Fill this House, Lord God most glorious,
with your presence, with your light!
May the offering of our music
be well-pleasing in your sight:
echo of a distant anthem,
pointer to a country bright.
2 Fill our hearts, Lord God almighty,
with thanksgiving for this place:
for its heritage of worship,
songs and silence, sacred space;
for the gifts of choir and organ,
messengers alike of grace.
3 Send us out, Lord God our Father,
in the steps of Christ your Son;
in the power of your Spirit,
flamed with fire from heaven's throne;
mindful of our joyful calling,
living for your praise alone.
David Mowbray
© David Mowbray / Jubilate Hymns
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Suggested tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY