Author: Hugh Martin, 1890-1964 Hymnal: Common Praise #535 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 127:1-4 Lyrics: 1 O God in heaven, whose loving plan
ordained for us our parents' care,
and, from the time our life began,
the shelter of a home to share;
our Father, on the homes we love,
send down thy blessing from above.
2 May young and old together know
in Christ, the Lord of every day,
that fellowship our homes may bind
in joy and sorrow, work and play.
Our Father, on the homes we love,
send down thy blessing from above.
3 The sins that mar our homes forgive;
from all self-seeking set us free;
parents and children, may we live
in glad obedience to thee.
Our Father, on the homes we love,
send down thy blessing from above.
4 O Father, in our homes preside,
their duties shared as in thy sight;
in kindly ways be thou our guide,
on mirth and trouble shed thy light.
Our Father, on the homes we love,
send down thy blessing from above. Topics: Mothering Sunday; Proper 11 Year C Languages: English Tune Title: COLCHESTER
O God in heaven, whose loving plan