1. Where were the foundations of home laid?
And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. Gen. 2:8

2. In carrying out His perfect plan, what was still needed?
And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Gen. 2:18

3. Is the home complete without children?
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Ps. 127:3 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Prov. 17:6

4. Does the happiness of home depend upon the abundance of things possessed?
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 12:15 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. Prov. 15:17

5. May a home be undesirable under some circumstances?
It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. Prov. 21:19

6. By what means may the mother largely bind home-hearts together?
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Prov. 31:26

7. Is it ever expedient to speak a word of encouragement to the painstaking keeper of the home?
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Prov. 31:28 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Prov. 31:31

8. Is mutual obligation enjoined in a well-appointed home?
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Eph. 6:1-4

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.

Happy the home where Jesus' name
Is sweet to every ear;
Where children early lisp His fame,
And parents hold Him dear.

Happy the home where prayer is heard,
And praise is wont to rise;
Where parents love the sacred Word,
And live but for the skies.

Lord, let us in our homes agree,
This blessed home to gain;
Unite our hearts in love to thee,
And love to all will reign.