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 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 folk who dwell within,
Keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us that we may be fit,
O Lord, to dwell with Thee.

Bless us all that one day we
May dwell, O Lord, with Thee.