Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#548

548. Oh, Blest the House

1 Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall,
where Jesus Christ is all in all!
For if he were not dwelling there,
how dark and poor and void it were!

2 Oh, blest that house where faith is found,
and all in charity abound
to trust their God and serve him still,
and do in all his holy will.

3 Oh, blest that house; it prospers well!
In peace and joy the parents dwell,
and in their children's lives is shown
how richly God can bless his own.

4 Then here will I and mine today
a solemn cov'nant make and say:
though all the world forsake his Word,
my house and I will serve the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall
• Title: Oh, Blest the House
• Author: Christoph C. L. von Pfeil (1735)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Joshua 24:15
• Topic: Covenant of Grace; Marriage and the Home; Youth

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM OLD
• Composer: C. P. E. Bach
• Arranger: Edward Miller (1790)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major