Trinity Hymnal ‎#627

627. Happy the home when God is there

1 Happy the home when God is there,
And love fills ev'ry 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 ev'ry 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,
That makes us truly wise.

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
• Author: Henry Ware, Jr. 1794-1843
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Genesis 18:19
• Topic: Family Worship; Joy; Marriage and the Home; Unity of Believers
• Notes: St. 3, line 4 alt.

Tune Information

• Name: DOWNS
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1832)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major