4727. O Christian Home

1. O Christian home, you humble place,
Where God’s own kingdom grows, by grace,
With Christ himself as head—
In you live bold and steadfast men
And wives who guard their hearts from sin
As both by Christ are led.

2. In you a man may love his bride
Enough to be her guard and guide,
And rule with tender heart.
And wives will gladly work in you
To aid the good their husbands do—
Delighted in their part.

3. For Christian homes have jobs for all.
If one’s undone, the house may fall,
Though be it help or head.
And there a child will know his place:
The seed of Abrah’m, marked for grace,
And loved, as our Lord said:

4. For such do fill the Land of God,
Where we’ll need no firm words, no rod
To put us in our place.
There husbands, wives, sons, daughters we
Like children safe at home will be,
For we are called by grace.

Text Information
First Line: O Christian home, you humble place
Title: O Christian Home
Author: Joshua F. Drake (2004)
Meter: 887.887
Language: English
Copyright: Released to the public domain
Notes: "The Church has suffered a great deal because of the world's attack on the home. At the time I started 'O Christian Home,' in 2005, I was encouraged by a number of signs pointing to a renewed interest in the Christian home, as distinctive from the world. The keystone, however, to my encouragement was my sister's marriage in August, 2005 to a God-fearing man who understands the Bible's complementary view of man and woman. His name is Joshua Schultz, and thus the hymn tune is named after him." Joshua F. Drake
Tune Information
Name: SCHULTZ
Composer: Joshua F. Drake (2005)
Meter: 887.887
Incipit: 11231 55332 16511
Key: F Major
Copyright: Released to the public domain



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