1  Thy dwelling-place, O Lord, I love;

       It is Thy Church so blessed,

    It is Thy joy and heart's delight

       And where Thy heart finds rest.

 2  For her, Thyself Thou gavest, Lord,

       That she be Thine, complete;

    For her, I too my body give,

       Thy heart's desire to meet.

 3  For her, Thou hast become my life,

       That she my living be;

    For her, I would forsake myself,

       That she be filled with Thee.

 4  The Church is Thy beloved Bride,

       Thou in Thy Body seen;

    She is my joy and heart's desire,

       The one on whom I lean.

 5  In her, Thy full supply, O Lord,

       Thou dost to me impart;

    In her am I possessed by Thee

       To satisfy Thy heart.

 6  Thy dwelling-place, O Lord, I love;

       It is Thy Church, Thy home;

    In it I would forever live

       And never longer roam.