That we Thy dwelling-place may be;
Thou live in us, we filled with Thee,
Thou in the Son expressed might be.
And given Thine authority,
Yet we are only made of clay
Without a trace of divinity.
Thy nature we thru grace possess;
Mingled together, we with Thee
One Body glorious will express.
Filling, renewing every part,
We will be pearls and precious stones,
Changed to Thine image, as Thou art.
These are not wrought men’s praise to rouse,
But as material to be built
Together for Thy glorious house.
Receive us into Thy wise hands;
Bend, break, and build together in Thee
To be the house to meet Thy demands.
Deal Thou with each peculiar way,
That we no more independent be
But with all saints are one for aye.
Together in Thy chamber abide,
Enjoy the fullness of Thy love.
How Thou wilt then be satisfied!