We praise Thee, Lord, We’ve seen Thy purpose

We praise Thee

Lord

We’ve seen Thy purpose

To build Thy house on earth today.

This is our cry: “O Lord

do take us;

Build us together in Thy way.”

Thine answer comes so swift and certain:

“To build My house

this you must know:

Your self-life must be terminated:

Upon the altar you must go.”

In fear

O Lord

at first we shudder

To face a judgment so complete

But as we’re daily drawn to Thee

Lord

No cost’s too high

no death’s too deep.

To have Thy house

yes

we must die

Lord

That Thou may be our all in all.

Thus we will know Thy full supply

Lord

And Thou wilt be the building’s wall.

We give ourselves for Thy great purpose;

We’re for Thy house

whate’er it means.

Our life

our all

we give to You

Lord;

A sacrifice

poured out

unseen.

Consume us

Lord

upon Thine altar;

Bring us to ashes thoroughly.

That from our offering Thy life’s sweet savor

May ever rise in praise to Thee.