Please give today to support Hymnary.org during one of only two fund drives we run each year. Each month, Hymnary serves more than 1 million users from around the globe, thanks to the generous support of people like you, and we are so grateful.
Tax-deductible donations can be made securely online using this link.
Alternatively, you may write a check to CCEL and mail it to:
Christian Classics Ethereal Library, 3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
| Text: | Within the Father's House |
| Author: | James R. Woodford, 1820-85 |
| Tune: | FRANCONIA |
| Adapter: | William H. Havergal, 1793-1870 |
| Composer: | Johann Balthasar König, 1691-1758 |
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, visit Thou our souls
And teach us by Thy grace
Each dim revealing of Thyself
With loving awe to trace
6 Till we behold Thy face
And know as we are known
Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Coequal Three in One.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Within the Father's house |
| Title: | Within the Father's House |
| Author: | James R. Woodford, 1820-85 (alt.) |
| Meter: | S M |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | FRANCONIA |
| Composer: | Johann Balthasar König, 1691-1758 |
| Adapter: | William H. Havergal, 1793-1870 |
| Meter: | S M |
| Key: | D Major |
| Source: | The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting) |
My Starred Hymns
My FlexScores
My Hymnals
My Purchased Files