[Processional Verse] Cedars came down from Lebanon, Stone was cut away from sight. Seven years the builders labored, Measured chambers, gold, and height. Cherubim spread wings above The ark beneath the inner room; Palm and flower crossed the carving, Olive doors enclosed the gloom. [Refrain] A house for the name, Not a house that can contain Him. Heaven and highest heaven Cannot bind the Lord who made them. Yet let His eyes be open When His people bow and pray; A house for the name Where the covenant would stay. [Verse 2] Priests brought up the ark from Zion, Trumpets, sacrifice, and song. Under wings the staves were hidden; Cloud filled all the holy throng. None could stand to minister, For glory settled in the place. Solomon spread hands toward heaven, Blessed the Lord for promised grace. [Prayer Litany] Hear when Israel has been conquered. Hear when drought has closed the sky. Hear the stranger from a far land. Hear the captive when they cry. Judge the wicked, clear the righteous. Turn the heart that turns away. Keep the covenant with David; Hear from heaven when they pray. [Final Refrain] A house for the name, Every stone beneath His story. Fire and cloud gave witness, But obedience guards the glory.