A Christian Home

From infancy you have known the holy Scriptures. 2 Timothy 3:15

O give us homes built firm upon the Savior,

where Christ is Head and Counselor and Guide;

Where every child is taught His love and favor

And gives his heart to Christ, the Crucified:

How sweet to know that, tho' his foot-steps waver,

His faithful Lord is walking by his side!

O give us homes with godly fathers, mothers,

Who always place their hope and trust in Him;

Whose tender patience, turmoil never bothers,

Whose calm and courage, trouble cannot dim;

A home where each finds joy in serving others,

And love still shines, tho' days be dark and grim.

O give us homes where Christ is Lord and Master,

The Bible read, the precious hymns still sung;

Where prayer comes first in peace or in disaster,

And praise is natural speech to every tongue;

Where mountains move before a faith that's vaster,

And Christ sufficient is for old and young.

O Lord, our God, our homes are Thine forever!

We trust to Thee their problems, toil and care;

Their bonds of love no enemy can sever,

If Thou art always Lord and Master there:

Be Thou the center of our least endeavor,

Be Thou our guest, our hearts and homes to share.

Written by: Barbara Hart(1916)