COME O COME TO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

About this Song

‘Come O Come to the House of the Lord’

Music & Lyrics by K.D. Christensen

This temple hymn was created from the messages from the

First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Days Saints

as follows:

Verse 1 – Focus on the Temple as a Place of Strength and Renewal

Hymn Line	Source / Leader Statement
Here in His house we are taught His ways	Pres. Nelson: “The temple lies at the center of strengthening our faith and spiritual fortitude because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple. Everything taught in the temple … increases our understanding of Jesus Christ.”
Our spirits are renewed	Pres. Nelson: “Please make time for the Lord in His holy house. Nothing will strengthen your spiritual foundation like temple service and temple worship.”
The temple grants power for coming days	Pres. Nelson: “He endows us with His healing, strengthening power … And oh, how we will need His power in the days ahead.”
And faith is made steadfast and true	Pres. Oaks: “We do not come to the temple to hide … but to receive the power of godliness … that enables us to confront and conquer the world of evil.”

Chorus – Blessings Flow from the Temple

Hymn Line	Source / Leader Statement
Come, O come to the House of the Lord	Pres. Nelson: “Focus on the temple in ways you never have before.”
Where blessings from heaven flow	Pres. Nelson: “I promise that if you will make time to be in the temple regularly, it will change your lives … and open the windows of heaven for you.”
Here His Spirit will lift your soul	Pres. Eyring: “We can find spiritual renewal in the Sabbath and also in the temple … We eat the nourishing bread and drink the pure water of spiritual peace.”
His love will forever be known	Pres. Nelson: “The temple lies at the center … because the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple.”

Verse 2 – Christ at the Heart of the Temple

Hymn Line	Source / Leader Statement
Jesus is found at the temple’s heart	Pres. Nelson: “The temple lies at the center … the Savior and His doctrine are the very heart of the temple.”
His cov’nants bind us near	Pres. Nelson: “His essential ordinances bind us to Him through sacred priesthood covenants.”
Through sacred ordinances He imparts	Pres. Oaks: “God desires all of us to strive for His highest possible blessings … all of which culminate in His holy temples.”
A hope that conquers fear	Pres. Nelson: “As we keep our covenants, He endows us with His healing, strengthening power.”

Verse 3 – Covenants and Families Sealed for Eternity

Hymn Line	Source / Leader Statement
Here we are sealed for eternal days	Pres. Oaks: “The primary blessings of temples … are the ordinances of exaltation.”
Together we’ll stand as one	Pres. Nelson: “Each temple stands as a symbol … and as a sacred step toward eternal glory for us and our families.”
Forever bound in redeeming grace	Pres. Nelson: “His essential ordinances bind us to Him … He endows us with His healing, strengthening power.”
Through Christ, God’s holy Son	Pres. Oaks: “The primary function of the house of the Lord is … to become new creatures in Christ.”

Outro – Refuge and Strength in Times of Trial

Hymn Line	Source / Leader Statement
Come, O come to the House of the Lord	Pres. Nelson: “Focus on the temple in ways you never have before.”
A refuge from worldly strife	Pres. Oaks: “The temple is also a place of refuge. Throughout my life, it has been a place of tranquility and peace in a world that is literally in commotion.”

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Mens and Womens Choir

Piano

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