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.