This Is Your House

Last Wednesday night at choir rehearsal, we worked on two new songs.  One, This is Your House and the second, Steven Curtis Chapman's song, Be Still and Know.  To say we had an overwhelming worship experience doesn't give justice to to work the Lord was doing in each of our hearts and lives.  The second verse of This is Your House, came alive to me.  This is our desire for our church and for our new home.  We want those who enter to know the Lord and that His presence is there.  Now there probably won't be a cloud or pillar of fire in evidence.  No, it will be that fire that burns within hearts and spirits.  And no this doesn't mean I have made the vow that I've declared I will not make, "God if we can just have this house, we will use it for your glory"...ie...parties, fellowships and the like.  I would be like so many who cannot keep that vow.  We would rather have His grace and mercy decorate the walls and there to be healing in this place.  Here are the lyrics, enjoy!

This is your house, father come and dwell


this is your house, a holy house of prayer

where the lost and the lonely, bring their burdens and their cares

this is your house, this is your house come and dwell
verse 1

we dedicate this temple to you Lord

let your glory fill this sanctuary

be enthroned on the praises of your people

Lord we agree, in unity...


verse 2

Holy Spirit overflow this place


decorate our walls with grace and mercy


let healing and redemption, find searching souls


Lord have your way, we humbly-- pray