WITH joy we lift up our eyes

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Verse 1

WITH joy we lift up our eyes
To those bright realms above,
That glorious temple in the skies,
Where dwells eternal love.

Verse 1

Before the gracious throne we bow,
Of God's almighty Son ;
We Here present the solemn vow,
And hymns of praise we sing.

Verse 2

Before thy throne we bow,
O thou almighty King!
Here we present our solemn vow,
And hymns of praise we sing.

Verse 2

O Lord, While in thy house we kneel
With trust and holy fear, ;
To mercy now thy throne reveal,
And lend a gracious ear.

Verse 3

While in thy house we kneel
With trust and holy fear,
Thy mercy and thy truth reveal,
And lend a gracious ear.

Verse 3

With fervor teach our hearts to pray,
And tune our lips to sing; ;
Let no unhallowed thought or way
The sacrifice we bring.

Verse 4

Lord, teach our hearts to pray,
And tune our lips to sing;
And from thy presence cast away
The sacrifice we bring.