~Surely The Presence Of the Lord

       This is how the beloved hymn was written.
       Lanny Wolfe had gone, with his singing ensemble, to participate in the dedication service for a new church auditorium. Wolfe relates his experience:

       We were there to be a part of the festivities for the dedication of the new building. The mayor of the city was there with all of the officials. The newness of the building was apparent.

       Before our trio got up to sing, the Lord dropped a tune and some lyrics in my mind. What was really strange about the situation is that the music went in a certain progression that I would not ordinarily go to. But when it was time for the trio to sing, I stepped to the piano and sang through the chorus, just as the Lord gave it. I taught it to the audience.

       Lanny sang the song through completely. It has never been changed.

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Surely the Presence of the Lord

Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this place,

I can feel His mighty power and His grace;

I can feel the brush of angel’s wings,

I see Glory on each face.

Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this place.