Written for PCC when building and moving into the new sanctuary. Uses an old familiar hymn tune.
Words: Karen and Jon Jones
Music: Aaron Williams, 1770
Words:
If God builds not the house,
Nor lays the cornerstone,
In vain they labor who would build
The walls by strength alone.
If God guards not the house,
Nor watches it by night,
In vain the watch will vigil keep,
For weak is human sight.
Grant us your strength, O God,
Your wisdom and your love.
No timid spirit would we serve—
Send down your fiery dove.
Make us your tools, O God,
In all we do and say.
With you in us and us in you,
Your work reveals your way.
Based on Psalm 127:1
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.