Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Meter: 10.10.7.7.8 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 First Line: Keep the household angels singing, singing Refrain First Line: ’Tis love that makes the home so happy Lyrics: 1 Keep the household angels singing, singing;
Keep the pleasant music ringing, ringing;
Gentle love and cheerfulness
Shall our happy firesides bless;
Keep the household angels singing.
Refrain:
’Tis love that makes the home so happy,
Love that makes the home so bright;
With all her sister angels
Arrayed in heav’nly light,
’Tis love, love that makes the home so bright.
2 Joyful be our voices singing, singing;
Hearts with grateful music ringing, ringing;
Daily trials, daily care,
Patience shows us how to bear;
Keep the household angels singing. [Refrain]
3 Words of truth and kindness singing, singing;
Help to one another bringing, bringing;
Having charity for all,
Trusting God, whate’er befall,
Keep the household angels singing. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Keep the household angels singing, singing] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Keep_the_Household_Angels_Singing); Hope Publishing Company, Pentecostal Hymns: Five and Six, 1911 (190)
Keep the Household Angels Singing