Lord, Thy word of old to David

Lord

Thy word of old to David

We have heard and hear it now:

“On Thy throne will sit forever

Thine own seed—this is My vow.”

This has been fulfilled in Jesus

Seated on the throne on high

Sitting on the throne of David

Resurrected

ne’er to die.

Then another promise followed

David’s seed upon the throne:

“I’ll rebuild His tabernacle

And by this I will be known.”

Lord

we thank Thee

Thou art faithful

To perform Thy promised word.

David’s tabernacle

ruined

Soon by Thee will be restored.

Lord

we are that tabernacle

Thy rebuilding work on earth;

Lord

restore Thyself a dwelling

Where is seen Thy boundless worth.

Thus shall all of mankind seek Thee.

And the Gentiles call Thy name.

From Thy holy tabernacle

All the earth shall know Thy fame.

Hasten

Lord

Thy work upon us

To restore and build us now.

For this work we give ourselves

Lord;

Here to Thee we make a vow:

“Though our strength is weak and feeble

Yet our hearts would ever be

From this day

Lord

for Thy building

Now and for eternity.