Within the Father's House

Verse 1

Within the Father's house The Son has found his home, And to his temple suddenly The Lord of life has come.

Verse 2

The doctors of the Law Gaze on the wondrous child And marvel at his gracious words Of wisdom undefiled.

Verse 3

Yet not to them is giv'n The mighty truth to know, To lift the earthly veil which hides Incarnate God below.

Verse 4

The secret of the Lord Escapes each human eye, And faithful, pond'ring hearts await The full epiphany.

Verse 5

Lord, enter now our souls And teach us by your grace Each dim revealing of yourself With loving awe to trace,

Verse 6

Till we behold your face And know, as we are known, You, Holy Spirit, Father, Son, Co-equal Three in One.