A Blessing for a New House of Worship

Bless this building Lord we pray
Keep it safe by night and day.

Let the walls so firm and stout
Keep all strife and trouble out.

Make strong the roof and rafters tall
Let peace and joy reign overall.

Widen the door that it may prove
Always open, to joy and love.

See the windows shining bright
Streaming in God’s heavenly light.

Keep the pulpit standing here
Firm amid strong fervent prayer.

Keep those who pray and sing within
Strong and pure and free from sin.

Guide us Lord that we may be
Fit O God to dwell with thee.

Bless us all that one day we
May dwell O Lord! With thee.

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