"Bless This House"

Bless this house, Oh Lord we pray

Make it safe by night and day

Bless these walls so firm and stout

Keeping want and trouble out

Bless the roof and chimneys tall

Let thy peace lie over all

Bless this door that it may prove

Ever open to joy and love

(Bless these windows shining bright)

(Letting in God’s heavenly light)

Bless the hearth, a-blazing there

With smoke ascending like a prayer

Bless the people here within

Keep them pure and free from sin

Bless us all that we may be

Fit Oh Lord to dwell with thee

Bless us all that we, one day, may dwell

Oh Lord, we pray