Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#185

185. Within the Father's House

1 Within the Father's house
The Son hath found His home,
And to His Temple suddenly
The Lord of Life hath come.

2 The doctors of the Law
Gaze on the wondrous Child
And marvel at His gracious words
Of wisdom undefiled.

3 Yet not to them is giv'n
The mighty truth to know,
To Iift the earthly veil which hides
Incarnate God below.

4 The secret of the Lord
Escapes each human eye,
And faithful pond'ring hearts await
The full epiphany.

5 Lord, visit Thou our souls
And teach us by Thy grace
Each dim revealing of Thyself
With loving awe to trace,

6 Till from our darkened sight
The cloud shall pass away
And on the cleansed soul shall burst
The everlasting day,

7 Till we behold Thy face
And know as we are known
Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Co-equal Three in One.

Text Information

• First Line: Within the Father's house
• Title: Within the Father's House
• Author: J. R. Woodford, 1820-85
• Meter: S M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Youth and Education; Epiphany 1

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Composer: J. B. König, 1691-1758 (adapt.)
• Meter: S M
• Key: D Major