
Author: James R. Woodford Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #133 (1941) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Within the Father's house Lyrics: 1 Within the Father's house
The Son hath found His home,
And to His Temple suddenly
The Lord of Life hath 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 Iift the earthly veil which hides
Incarnate God below.
4 The secret of the Lord
Escapes each human eye,
And faithful pondering 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 from our darkened sight
The cloud shall pass away
And on the cleansed soul shall burst
The everlasting day,
7 Till we behold Thy face
And know as we are known
Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Co-equal Three in One.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2:41-52 Languages: English Tune Title: FRANCONIA
Within the Father's House