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 Many a blow and biting sculpture

Polished well those stones elect, In their places now compacted

By the heavenly Architect, Who therewith hath willed for ever

That this palace should be decked.

Christ is made the sure Foundation,

And the precious corner-stone, Who, the two-fold walls surmounting,

Binds them closely into one : Holy Sion's help for ever,

And her confidence alone.

All that dedicated city.

Dearly loved by God on high. In exultant jubilation

Pours perpetual melody ; God the One, and God the Trinal,

Singing everlastingly.

To this temple, where we call thee,

Come, Lord of Hosts, to-day ! With thy wonted loving-kindness

Hear thy people as they pray ; And thy fullest benediction

Shed within its walls for ay.

Here vouchsafe to all thy servants

That they supplicate to gain : Here to have and hold for ever

Those good things their prayers obtain ; And hereafter in thy glory

With thy blessed ones to reign.

Laud and honour to the Father ;

Laud and honour to the Son ; Laud and honour to the Spirit ;

Ever Three, and ever One : Consubstantial, co -eternal,

While unending ages run.

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