This is the time for building the temple of the Lord

This is the time for building the temple of the Lord

That all the local churches may fully be restored.

’Tis not the time for our house while God’s house lieth waste—

O brothers

for God’s building

rise up

make haste!

Be strong

be strong

God’s dwelling place to build!

The Lord of hosts is with us

with His glory ’twill be filled!

Be strong

be strong

and work in one accord

That all the nations may behold the temple of the Lord.

O hear

the Lord is speaking: Consider now your ways

Ye sow and bring in little

for lacking is My praise.

Go up into the mountain

material to provide

And build My house that I may be glorified.

Ye who are priests

ye remnant of Christians now obey—

The Lord Himself is with us

whatever men may say

With spirits stirred and burning

now let us come to work;

May none his part with others in building shirk.

I’ll fill this house with glory

the Lord of hosts has said

And the desire of nations will be exhibited.

Its glory will be greater than all that’s gone before

And we will share this glory forevermore.