"Bohemia, A Sacred Melody" (1825) No. 27 of the Sylviad. A Sacred Melody. Words and Music by Anthony Philip Heinrich, 1781-1861 [Source: "The Sylviad"] God in His earthly temples lays foundations for His heavenly praise, And loves to see that worship rise, Which forms his offspring for the skies. His mercy every house attends, Whence pure de votion’s flame ascends; And ever lends a gracious ear, Where churches join in praise and pray’r.