We Want to See the Temple
Author: George Manwaring
Composer: Willard L. Smith
Languages (6)
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Most common tunes for “We Want to See the Temple”
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Appearances of “We Want to See the Temple” over time
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Copyright status of original text
This text was first published in English, in 1880 or earlier.
Public domain
Earliest source indexed at SingPraises.net: Children’s Primary Tune Book (1880), p. 12a.
Representative lyrics
English (Original Language)
1. We want to see the temple, With towers rising high. Its spire majestic pointing Unto the clear blue sky. A house where saints may gather And richest blessings gain. When Jesus, our redeemer, A dwelling may obtain.
2. We want to meet the Savior, And see him face to face, When he shall come in glory Unto that holy place. If we are true and faithful, We’ll hear our Savior’s voice— Receive a Father’s blessing, And in his love rejoice.