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 chimney 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 ablazing 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;