Thy Holy Temple

1. Thy temple shines with heav’nly light

Against the darkness of the night.

My heart rejoices at the sight.

I love Thy holy temple.

Each time I see Thy temple shine,

I think of promises divine

And all the blessings that are mine.

I love Thy holy temple.

2. Thy temple stands majestically,

Inviting me, reminding me

To be the best that I can be.

I love Thy holy temple.

For temple marriage I’ll prepare.

I’ll seek Thy ordinances there.

With Thee I’ll covenant in prayer.

I love Thy holy temple.

I love Thy holy temple.

Words: Marvin K. Gardner, born 1952
Music: Vanja Y. Watkins, born 1938

Ps. 138:2

D&C 109:13–16

© 2001 by Vanja Y. Watkins and Marvin K. Gardner. Used by permission.
This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use.

Illustration by Beth Whittaker