Bless This House

Bless this house, O 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 overall . . .



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, the painting there,

With smoke ascending like a prayer!



Bless the folk who dwell within,

Keep them pure and free from sin . . .



Bless us all that we may be,

Fit O Lord to dwell with thee . . .



Bless us all that one day we may dwell,

O Lord! With Thee!