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Family Religion

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Worship Family Worship; Family Worship First Line: Father of all, thy care we bless Lyrics: 1 Father of all, thy care we bless, Which crowns our families with peace: From thee they spring, and by thy hand They have been, and are still sustain'd. 2 To God, most worthy to be prais'd, Be our domestic altars rais'd; Who, Lord of heaven, scorns not to dwell With saints in their obscurest cell. 3 To thee may each united house, Morning and night, present its vows; Our servants there, and rising race Be taught thy precepts, and thy grace. 4 O may each future age proclaim The honors of thy glorious name; While pleas'd and thankful, we remove To join the family above. Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Languages: English

Around the family altar

Author: G. W. C. Hymnal: Glad Tidings in Song #149 (1921) Topics: Family Worship First Line: How happy the home when the Savior is there Refrain First Line: O beautiful home of the praying Lyrics: 1 How happy the home when the Savior is there, Where all walk with Him and His goodness declare, And where often their hearts are united in prayer, Around the Family Altar. Refrain: Oh, home of the praying, Oh, home of His name, The Family Altar erected, And hearts with His praises aflame. 2 How blessed the home where His praises are heard, Where parents and children are reading God’s Word, And when early in childhood the glad heart is stirred, Around the Family Altar. [Refrain] 3 How charming the home where the Lord has a place, When thanked at each meal for His infinite grace, And when often in prayer they meet Christ face to face, Around the Family Altar. [Refrain] 4 How joyous the home where the Savior’s revered, His name is exalted, His precepts are feared; And with strength ev’ry morning His people are cheered, Around the Family Altar. [Refrain] 5 How peaceful the home where so often they tell Of Christ their Redeemer who loves them so well, And uniting their voices His praises to swell, Around the Family Altar. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [How happy the home when the Savior is there]

The Christian's noblest Resolution

Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Worship Family Worship; Family Worship First Line: Oh wretched souls, who strive in vain Lyrics: 1 Oh wretched souls, who strive in vain, Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin! A nobler toil may I sustain, A nobler satisfaction win. 2 May I resolve with all my heart, With all my powers, to serve the Lord, Nor from his precepts e'er depart, Whose service is a rich reward. 3 O be his service all my joy, Around let my example shine, Till others love the bless'd employ, And join in labors so divine. 4 Be this the purpose of my soul, My solemn, my determin'd choice, To yield to his supreme control, And in his kind commands rejoice. 5 O may I never faint nor tire, Nor wandering leave his sacred ways; Great God, accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy praise Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Languages: English

Happy the home when God is there

Author: Unknown Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #523 (1917) Topics: Family Worship; Worship Family Lyrics: 1 Happy the home when God is there, And love fills every breast; When one their wish, and one their prayer, And one their heavenly rest. 2 Happy the home where Jesus' name Is sweet to every ear; Where children early lisp His fame, And parents hold Him dear. 3 Happy the home where prayer is heard, And praise is wont to rise; Where parents love the sacred word That points us to the skies. 4 Lord, let us in our homes agree, This blessed peace to gain; Unite our hearts in love to Thee, And love to all will reign. Languages: English Tune Title: EAGLEY

Prayer for Infants; or Children, day by day given to God

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXVI (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Worship Family Worship; Family Worship First Line: Great God, now condescend Lyrics: 1 Great God, now condescend To bless our rising race; Soon may their willing spirits bend To thy victorious grace! 2 O! what a vast delight Their happiness to see! Our warmest wishes all unite, to lead their souls to thee. 3 Dear Lord, thy spirit pour Upon our infant seed, O bring the long'd-for happy hour That makes them thine indeed, 4 May they receive thy word, Confess the Savior's name; Then follow their despised Lord, Thro' the baptismal stream. 5 Thus let our favour'd race Surround thy sacred board, There to adore thy sovereign grace, And sing their dying lord. Languages: English

Going to a New Habitation

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Worship Family Worship; Family Worship First Line: Great God, where'er we pitch our tent Lyrics: 1 Great God! where'er we pitch our tent, Let us an altar raise; And there with humble frame, present Our sacrifice of praise. 2 To thee we give our health and strength, While health and strength shall last, For future mercies humbly trust, Nor e'er forget the past. Languages: English

Christ's condescending regard to little children

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXVII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Worship Family Worship; Family Worship First Line: See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand Lyrics: 1 See Israel's gentle shepherd stand With all engaging charms; Hark, how he calls the tender lambs, And takes them in his arms! 2 "Permit them to approach," he cries, Nor scorn their humble name; For 'twas to bless such souls as these, The Lord of angels came. 3 We bring them, Lord, by fervent pray'er, And yield them up to thee; Joyful that we ourselves are thine, Thine let our offspring be! 4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear, Ye children, seek his face; And fly with transport to receive The blessings of his grace. 5 If orphans they are left behind, Thy guardian care we trust: That care shall heal our bleeding hearts If weeping o'er their dust. Languages: English

Through the day Thy love hath spared us

Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1854 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #228a (1917) Topics: Family Worship; Worship Family Lyrics: 1 Through the day Thy love hath spared us; Wearied we lie down to rest, Through the silent watches guard us, Let no foe our peace molest; Jesus, Thou our guardian be, Sweet it is to trust in Thee. 2 Pilgrims here on earth and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes, Us and ours preserve from dangers, In Thine arms may we repose; And when life's short day is past, Rest with Thee in heaven at last. Languages: English Tune Title: WHEELDON

Through the day Thy love hath spared us

Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1854 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #228b (1917) Topics: Family Worship; Worship Family Lyrics: 1 Through the day Thy love hath spared us; Wearied we lie down to rest, Through the silent watches guard us, Let no foe our peace molest; Jesus, Thou our guardian be, Sweet it is to trust in Thee. 2 Pilgrims here on earth and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes, Us and ours preserve from dangers, In Thine arms may we repose; And when life's short day is past, Rest with Thee in heaven at last. Languages: English Tune Title: JOCELYN

An Expression of Faith

Hymnal: Bible Songs #238 (1901) Topics: Worship Family First Line: O praise the Lord, for He is good Scripture: Psalm 118 Languages: English Tune Title: [O praise the Lord, for He is good]