O, Blest the House, Whatever Befall

Verse 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!

Verse 2

Oh, blest that house where faith is found and all in hope and love abound; they trust their God and serve him still and do in all his holy will.

Verse 3

Oh, blest the parents who gives heed unto their children's foremost need and weary not of care or cost. May none to them and heav'n be lost!

Verse 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.

Verse 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.