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. {Arp 2 measures}
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, oh Lord, to dwell with thee.
Bless us all that one day we
{ May dwell, oh Lord, with Thee. } (1st time)
{ May dwell oh Lord with Thee. } (2nd time)