Worship (4th ed.) ‎#443

443. Within the Father's House

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, enter now our souls
And teach us by your grace
Each dim revealing of yourself
With loving awe to trace,

6 Till we behold your face
And know, as we are known,
You, Holy Spirit, Father, Son,
Co-equal Three in One.

Text Information

• First Line: Within the Father's house
• Title: Within the Father's House
• Author: James R. Woodford, 1820-1885 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: Holy Family; Holy Family: C

Tune Information

• Name: OPTATUS VOTIS OMNIUM
• Composer: Anonymous
• Harmonizer: George R. Woodward, 1848-1934 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Key: C Major