Dedication of a School-House. |
988. L. M. J. G. Adams. Dedication of a School-house. 1 God of our fathers! from whose hand Came all our lights and blessings down, -- Who this devoted, favored land Dost with thy choicest mercy crown! 2 To Learning and to Knowledge reared -- We dedicate with prayer and praise This edifice, to thee, revered Above all gods, through endless days! 3 Accept the offering -- deign to dwell With thy confiding children here; The shades of Ignorance dispel, -- In Truth's omnipotence appear! 4 Here through successive years may come The youthful mind -- fair Wisdom's guest; Long be this house Instruction's home, When those who reared it sink to rest.
|
|