Within the Father's House

Within the Father's house
The Son has found his home,
And to his temple suddenly
The Lord of life has come.

The doctors of the Law
Gaze on the wondrous child
And marvel at his gracious words
Of wisdom undefiled.

Yet not to them is giv'n
The mighty truth to know,
To lift the earthly veil which hides
Incarnate God below.

The secret of the Lord
Escapes each human eye,
And faithful, pond'ring hearts await
The full epiphany.

Lord, enter now our souls
And teach us by your grace
Each dim revealing of yourself
With loving awe to trace,

Till we behold your face
And know, as we are known,
You, Holy Spirit, Father, Son,
Co-equal Three in One.