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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · May 30, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 22.

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Our House of Worship

By Kenelm Hungerford

MEN of Israel, we are told, Worshiped in the days of old In a temple, richly grand, Filled with treasures of their land.
Deepest reverence was paid When the congregation prayed, Every footfall hushed and slow, Every forehead bowing low.
Now in Christian churches we Serve the gospel ministry, Celebrate the service new That the ancient pointed to.
Who shall say our church of wood Is less holy and less good Than the sanctuary old With its cherubim of gold?
This we know, that Jesus' grace Granted in a humble place Makes a sanctuary there Of that humble house of prayer.
Soerabaya, Java.