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"When the builders laid the foundation 

of the temple of the Lord,

the priests stood in their apparel with trumpets,

and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals,

to praise the Lord, according to the ordinance

of David king of Israel.  And they sang responsively,

praising and giving thanks to the Lord: 

 

'For He is good,

For His mercy endures forever toward Israel.'

Then all the people shouted with a great shout,

when they praised the Lord,

because the foundation of the house of the Lord

was laid."

Ezra 3

Lord God, You are the Foundation

You are to be the House 

May we come into Your Holy Temple

and worship You as You deserve

Lay Your Foundation, Your Laws of Love,

within our hearts and surely

we will rise up and bring You Praise

May we be worthy of Your great and everlasting

mercy shown to all of Israel 

Guide us

Protect us

Be to us, our King, our Reigning Lord

Be to us, our Redeemer

Make us ready for the Savior of our souls

Make us Your people, to whom, we may be

the Voice of Your Praise to all the earth

Abide with us, King of Kings