A Prayer for Your Home

God bless this house and all within it;
Let no harsh spirit enter in it.
Let none approach who would betray;
None with a bitter word to say.
Shield it from harm and sorrow’s sting;
Here let the children’s laughter ring.
Grant that these friends from year to year
Shall build their happiest memories here.

God bless this home and those who love it;
Fair be the skies which bend above it.
May never anger’s thoughtless word
Within these sheltering walls be heard.
May all who rest beside this fire
And then depart, glad thoughts inspire;
And make them feel who close the door,
Friendship has graced their home once more.

God bless this house and those who keep it
In the sweet oils of gladness steep it.
Endow these walls with lasting wealth,
The light of love, the glow of health,
The palm of peace, the charm of mirth,
Good friends to set around the hearth;
And with each nightfall perfect rest—
Here let them live their happiest.

Author Unknown