God Bless the Home

God bless the home

tho’ humble

So full of love’s sweet light;

God bless the little children

With their sweet faces bright;

God bless the mother tender

God bless the father

too;

God make us fond and faithful

God keep us kind and true.

God bless the home

where daily

The songs of praise arise;

Where all kneel round the altar

And offer sacrifice.

Alas! for homes where nev­er

Is heard the voice of prayer;

Alas! for homes

when Je­sus

Is nev­er mentioned there!

Alas! for homes

where sorrow

Like night must ever brood;

Where children lack for clothing

And for their daily food.

God bless the home He gives us

The home that gave us birth;

God keep us fond and faithful

And make it Heav­en on earth.