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 the doors that they may prove Ever open to joy and love. Letting in God’s heavenly light. Bless the hearth a-blazing there, With smoke ascending like a prayer. 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.