512. Oh, Blest the House

1 Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall,
Where Jesus Christ is All-in-All!
For if he were not dwelling there,
How dark and poor and void it were!

2 Oh, blest that house where faith is found,
And all in charity abound
To trust their God and serve him still
And do in all his holy will!

3 Oh, blest that 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.

4 Then here will I and mine today
A solemn cov'nant make and say:
Though all the world forsake his Word,
My house and I will serve the Lord.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, blest the house whate'er befall
Title: Oh, Blest the House
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 (alt.)
Author: Christoph C. L. von Pfeil, 1712-1784
Meter: L M
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Topic: Commitment; Community in Christ; Family
Tune Information
Name: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
Meter: L M
Key: E♭ Major
Source: J. Klug, Geistliche Lieder, 1533
Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship



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