(Saturday, 16th May 2026)

[Verse 1]
When children rise beneath our care,
A holy joy within us springs;
We see our childhood living there,
And praise the Lord for tender things.

[Chorus]
Unless the Lord shall build the house,
The builders labour all in vain;
But where Jehovah lays His hand,
His joy and blessing shall remain.

[Verse 2]
A household filled with growing seed
Is filled with laughter, hope, and grace;
Each little life the Father gives
Brings sunlight to the dwelling place.

[Chorus]
Unless the Lord shall build the house,
The builders labour all in vain;
But where Jehovah lays His hand,
His joy and blessing shall remain.

[Verse 3]
But when the womb is closed in pain,
And longing hearts in silence cry,
The soul will search its former ways,
And lift its questions to the sky.

[Chorus]
Unless the Lord shall build the house,
The builders labour all in vain;
But where Jehovah lays His hand,
His joy and blessing shall remain.

[Verse 4]
Yet if the Spirit whispers peace,
And says, "Your children are on the way,"
Then let the waiting heart rejoice;
The Lord will turn the night to day.

[Chorus]
Unless the Lord shall build the house,
The builders labour all in vain;
But where Jehovah lays His hand,
His joy and blessing shall remain.

[Verse 5]
Behold, the children of the womb
Are heritage from God above;
The fruit He sends is rich reward,
A token of His covenant love.

[Chorus]
Unless the Lord shall build the house,
The builders labour all in vain;
But where Jehovah lays His hand,
His joy and blessing shall remain.

[Final Chorus]
Unless the Lord shall build the house,
The builders labour all in vain;
But where Jehovah lays His hand,
His joy and blessing shall remain.