Peace, unto this house, I pray,
keep terror and despair away;
shield it from evil and let sin
never find lodging room within
May never in these walls be heard
The hateful or accusing word.
Grant that its warm and mellow light
may be to all a beacon bright,
A flaming symbol that shall stir
The beating pulse of him or her
who finds this door and seem to say,
" Here end the trials of the day."
Hold us together, gently lord
who sit about this humble board;
may we be spared the cruel fate
of those whom hatreds seperate;
Here let love bind us fast, that we
may know the joy of unity.
Lord, this humble house we'd keep
sweet with play and calm with sleep.
Help us so that we may give
Beauty to the lives we live.
Let thy love and let thy grace
Shine upon our dwelling place.
written by: Edgar A. Guest
