Classic Poem

1. How goodly is thy house, O Lord! Within its courts we turn to thee, Who
2. We hither come to praise thy name, And humbly seek thy gracious face; Thy
art by Israel's sons adored As God to all eternity.
truth and greatness to proclaim In this, thy holy dwelling place.

3. Accord us, then thy tender love;
Unto our prayerful words give ear;
Grant them acceptance from above,
And to our plaint be ever near.