1. Lord, Thy word of old to David
  We have heard and hear it now:
  "On Thy throne will sit forever
  Thine own seed��this is My vow."
  This has been fulfilled in Jesus
  Seated on the throne on high,
  Sitting on the throne of David
  Resurrected, ne'er die.
2. Then another promise followed
  David's seed upon the throne:
  "I'll rebuild His tabernacle
  And by this I will be known."
  Lord, we thank Thee, Thou art faithful
  To perform Thy promised word.
  David's tabernacle, ruined,
  Soon by Thee will be restored.
3. Lord, we are that tabernacle,
  Thy rebuilding work on earth;
  Lord, restore Thyself a dwelling
  Where is seen Thy boundless worth.
  Thus shall all of mankind seek Thee,
  And the Gentiles call Thy name.
  From Thy holy tabernacle
  All the earth shall know Thy fame.
4. Hasten, Lord, Thy work upon us
  To restore and build us now.
  For this work we give ourselves, Lord;
  Here to Thee we make a vow:
  "Though our strength is weak and feeble,
  Yet our hearts would ever be
  From this day, Lord, for Thy building,
  Now and for eternity."