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God Bless the Home

God bless the home, though humble

Author: T. Corben
Tune: LORELEI (Silcher)
Published in 19 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 God bless the home, tho’ humble,
So full of love’s sweet light;
God bless the little children,
With their sweet faces bright;
God bless the mother tender,
God bless the father, too;
God make us fond and faithful,
God keep us kind and true.

2 God bless the home, where daily
The songs of praise arise;
Where all kneel round the altar,
And offer sacrifice.
Alas! for homes where never
Is heard the voice of prayer;
Alas! for homes, when Jesus,
Is never mentioned there!

3 Alas! for homes, where sorrow
Like night must ever brood;
Where children lack for clothing,
And for their daily food.
God bless the home He gives us,
The home that gave us birth;
God keep us fond and faithful,
And make it Heaven on earth.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10100

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Author: T. Corben

19th Century Currently, our only data on Corben is that he was a minister, apparently American. --www.hymntime.com/tch/ Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: God bless the home, though humble
Title: God Bless the Home
Author: T. Corben
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #10100
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
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The Cyber Hymnal #10100

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