The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#383

383. O Happy Home

1 O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest,
Thou loving Friend and Savior of our race,
And where among the guests there never cometh
One who can hold such high and honored place!

2 O happy home, where each one serves Thee, lowly,
Whatever his appointed work may be,
Till every common task seems great and holy,
When it is done, O Lord, as unto Thee!

3 O happy home, where Thou art not forgotten
When joy is overflowing, full, and free;
O happy home, where every wounded spirit
Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to Thee!

4 Until at last, when earth's day's work is ended
All meet Thee in the blessed home above,
From whence Thou camest, where Thou hast ascended,
Thy everlasting home of peace and love!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest
• Title: O Happy Home
• Author: Carl J. Spitta (1833)
• Translator: Sarah B. Findlater (1858; alt.)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 31:10-31
  ;
  Ephesians 5:22-6:4
• Copyright: Words used by permission of Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd., Edinburgh.

Tune Information

• Name: ALVERSTOKE
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1888)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Key: G Major