Hymns for the Living Church ‎#531

531. Happy the Home When God Is There

1 Happy the home when God is there,
And love fills every breast;
When one their wish, and one their prayer,
And one their heav'nly rest.

2 Happy the home where Jesus' name
Is sweet to every ear;
Where children early lisp His fame,
And parents hold Him dear.

3 Happy the home where prayer is heard,
And praise is wont to rise;
Where parents love the sacred Word,
And all its wisdom prize.

4 Lord, let us in our homes agree
This blessed peace to gain;
Unite our hearts in love to Thee,
And love to all will reign.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Happy the home when God is there
• Title: Happy the Home When God Is There
• Author: Henry Ware, Jr. (1846)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 6:7
  ;
  Joshua 24:15
• Topic: Dedications: of Children and Parents; Family; Home

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1866)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major