| Within the Father’s houseThe Son hath found His home;
 And to His temple suddenly
 The Lord of Life hath come.
 The doctors of the lawGaze on the wondrous Child,
 And marvel at His gracious words
 Of wisdom undefiled.
 Yet not to them is giv’nThe mighty truth to know,
 To lift the fleshly veil which hides
 Incarnate God below.
 The secret of the LordEscapes each human eye,
 And faithful pondering hearts await
 The full epiphany.
 Lord, visit Thou our souls,And teach us by Thy grace
 Each dim revealing of Thyself
 With loving awe to trace;
 Till from our darkened sightThe cloud shall pass away,
 And on the cleansèd soul shall burst
 The everlasting day.
 Till we behold Thy face,And know, as we are known,
 Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
 Co-equal Three in One.
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