A Christian Home

O give us homes built firm upon the Saviour,
where Christ is Head, and Counsellor, and Guide;
Where every child is taught His love and favour,
and gives his heart to Christ, the Crucified:
How sweet to know that though his footsteps waver,
his faithful Lord is walking by his side!

O give us homes with godly fathers, mothers,
who always place their hope and trust in Him;
Whose tender patience turmoil never bothers,
whose calm and courage trouble cannot dim;
A home where each finds joy in serving others,
and love still shines, though days be dark and grim.

O give us homes where Christ is Lord and Master,
the Bible read, the precious hymns still sung;
Where pray'r comes first in peace or in disaster,
and praise is natural speech to every tongue;
Where mountains move before a faith that's vaster,
and Christ sufficient is for old and young.

O Lord, our God, our homes are Thine forever!
We trust to Thee their problems, toil, and care;
Their bonds of love no enemy can sever
if Thou art always Lord and Master there:
Be Thou the centre of our least endeavour—
be Thou our Guest, our hearts and homes to share.