Happy The Home When God is There

Happy the home when God is there,
and love fills every breast;
when one their wish, and one their prayer,
and one their heavenly rest.

Happy the home where Jesus' name
is sweet to every ear;
where children early lisp His fame,
and parents hold Him dear.

Happy the home where prayer is heard,
and praise is wont to rise;
where parents love the sacred Word
that makes us truly wise.

Lord, let us in our homes agree,
this blessed peace to gain;
unite our hearts in love to Thee,
and love to all will reign.

(Henry Wale, 1794 - 1843)