A Christian Home

1. O give us homes built firm upon the Savior,
   Where Christ is Head and Counselor and Guide;
   Where ev'ry child is taught His love and favor
   And gives his heart to Christ, the crucified:
   How sweet to know that tho his footsteps waver
   His faithful Lord is walking by his side!
   


2. 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, tho’ days be dark and grim.
   


3. 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 ev'ry tongue;
   Where mountains move before a faith that's vaster,
   And Christ sufficient, is for old and young.
   


4. 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 center of our least endeavor
   Be Thou our Guest, our hearts and homes to share.