A home in the heart

Oh build not a home in the mansions of pride

Where marble shines out in the pillars and walls

Though the roof be of gold it is brilliantly cold

And joy may not be found in its torch lighted halls

But seek for a bosom all honest and true

Where love once awaken'd will never depart.

Turn, turn to that breast like the dove to its next

And you'll find there's no home like a home in the heart.

Oh link but one spirit that's warmly sincere

That will heighten your pleasure and solace your care

Find a soul you may trust as the kind and the just

And be sure the wide world holds no treasure so rare.

Then the frowns of misfortune may shadow our lot

The cheek searing tear drops of sorrow may start

But a star never dim sheds a halo for him

Who can turn for repose to a home in the Heart.