Bless This House
Mixed Chorus Lyrics
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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 overall . . .
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, ablazing there,
With smoke ascending like a prayer!
Bless the people here within,
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!
Words and Music by Helen Taylor
And May H. Morgan ( a.k.a. Brahe ), 1927
The lyrics of "Bless This House" express a simple yet profound prayer asking for God's blessings and protection over a household. The song starts by asking God to bless the house and keep it safe both day and night. The walls of the house are also included in the prayer, wishing that they remain firm and strong enough to keep out any want or trouble. The lyrics go on to invoke God's peace and blessings on the roof, chimneys, and the door so that it may always remain open to joy and love.
The second verse of the song asks for God's blessings over the windows that let in heavenly light and the hearth, which is ablaze with smoke ascending like a prayer. The prayer continues to ask for blessings over the people residing in the house, that they may remain free from any sin. The final line of the song asks for the ultimate blessing, that one day we may all dwell with the Lord.
The lyrics of this song are simple but heartfelt, expressing a desire for God's blessings and protection over a beloved house and family. The song has been popular as a hymn and has also been recorded by various artists over the years. It continues to be a source of comfort and hope for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless this house, O Lord we pray, Make it safe by night and day . . .
God, we ask that you bless this home with safety and protection at all times.
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out . . .
May these walls be strong enough to keep any form of distress outside.
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie overall . . .
We ask for your blessings on the roof and tall chimneys of this house to maintain peace within.
Bless this door that it may prove, Ever open, To joy and love . . .
May this door always be open, welcoming and filled with joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's Heavenly light, Bless the hearth, ablazing there, With smoke ascending like a prayer!
God, bless the windows that bring in your divine light and bless the hearth with the smoke ascending as a prayer offering to you.
Bless the people here within, Keep them pure and free from sin . . .
We pray for your blessings on the people that reside within, to keep them pure and sin-free.
Bless us all that we may be, Fit O Lord to dwell with thee . . .
We ask for your blessings so that we can live a life worthy of being in your presence, O Lord.
Bless us all that one day we may dwell, O Lord! With Thee!
May your blessings lead us to a day where we can dwell with you, O Lord.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MAY H BRAHE, HELEN TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eunice Balboa
BLESS THIS HOUSE 🏡
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
The rooms and hall
Let thy peace
Lie overall
Bless this door
That it may prove
Ever open
To joy and love
Bless the windows
Shining bright
Letting in God's
Heavenly light
Bless the hearts
Ablazing there
With smoke ascending
Like a prayer
Bless the people
Here within
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
Amen! 🙏🏻