Within the Father's House

Verse 1

Within the Father's house The Son hath found His home;
And to His temple suddenly The Lord of Life hath 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 fleshly 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, vis-it Thou our souls,
And teach us by Thy grace Each dim revealing of Thyself With loving awe to trace;

Verse 6

Till from our darkened sight The cloud shall pass away,
And on the cleansèd soul shall burst The everlasting day.

Verse 7

Till we behold Thy face, And know,
as we are known, Thee, Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost, Co-equal Three in One.