Author: Christoph C. L. von Pfeil, 1712-84; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: Christian Worship (1993) #506 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christian Home; Christian Home Lyrics: 1 Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall,
Where Jesus Christ is all in all!
A home that is not wholly his --
How sad and poor and dark it is!
2 Oh, blest that house where faith you find
And all within have set their mind
To trust their God and serve him still
And do in all his holy will.
3 Oh, blest the parents who give heed
Unto their children's foremost need
And weary not of care or cost.
May none to them and heav'n be lost!
4 Blest such a 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.
5 Then here will I and mine today
A solemn promise make and say:
Though all the world forsake his Word,
I and my house will serve the Lord! Languages: English Tune Title: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
Oh, Blest the House, Whate'er Befall
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