Unless The Lord Build This House

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Composer
Alfred V. Fedak
Difficulty
Easy radio_button_checked radio_button_unchecked radio_button_unchecked radio_button_unchecked radio_button_unchecked
Season
Season After Pentecost Easter Day Easter Season General
Voicing(s)
SATB
Instruments
Keyboard [organ/piano]
Category
Anthems
Instrumental Only?
No
Description

SATB and organ. Text from various Scripture passages (Psalm 127, Psalm 118, Matthew 21, and others).  Perfect for the dedication of a church. Majestic, grand, and broad.

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Lyrics

Unless the Lord build this house, they labor in vain that build it. But built on the strong foundation of the apostles and the prophets, the household joins and rises, a holy temple in the Lord. With Christ Jesus himself the cornerstone, blessed are they that dwell in the house, they will praise the Lord and sing. His mercy endures for ever.