
Author: James R. Woodford, 1820-1885 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 41 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Within the Father's house
The Son has found his home,
And to his temple suddenly
The Lord of life has 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 lift 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, enter now our souls
And teach us by your grace
Each dim revealing of yourself
With loving awe to trace,
6 Till we behold your face
And know, as we are known,
You, Holy Spirit, Father, Son,
Co-equal Three in One. Topics: Holy Family; Holy Family C Used With Tune: OPTATUS VOTIS OMNIUM
Within the Father's House