A Christian Home

"A Christian Home" is a hymn that I particularly like. I think I first discovered it because it is sung to Finlandia, which is the same tune used for "Be Still My Soul". It is one of my favorite hymn tunes. Although I like the hymn, I think it is one that is probably a hymn for use on special occasions. I personally think it would be great for weddings. I think I like it because it describes what I would want my home to be. It strikes me as very idealistic, but why shouldn't we strive for the ideal?

O give us homes built firm upon the Savior,
Where Christ is Head and Counselor and Guide;
Where every child is taught His love and favor
And gives his heart to Christ, the Crucified:
How sweet to know that, tho' his footsteps waver,
His faithful Lord is walking by his side.

O give us homes with godly fathers, mothers,
Who always place their hope and trust in Him;
Whose tender patience turmoil never bothers,
Who calm and courage trouble cannot dim;
A home where each finds joy in serving others,
And love still shines, tho' days be dark and grim.

O give us homes where Christ is Lord and Master,
The Bible read, the precious hymns still sung;
Where pray'r comes first in peace or in disaster,
And praise is natural speech to every tongue;
Where mountains move before a faith that's vaster,
And Christ sufficient is for old and young.

O Lord, our God, our homes are Thine forever!
We trust to Thee their problems, toil, and care;
Their bonds of love no enemy can sever
If Thou art always Lord and Master there:
Be Thou the center of our least endeavor -
Be Thou our guest, our hearts and homes to share.