Hymn for a house blessing

A hymn for a house blessing:

Lord, bless this house and home today

As balm to travelers on the way,

And let this house forever be

A place of hospitality.

Lord, make this house a home of grace,

From strife and toil, a resting place,

And let us not forget to do

Those things that draw us close to you.

Lord, in this space we ask of you

The grace of meals and friendships true,

In breaking and in sharing bread,

Be always at this table’s head.

Lord, make this space a welcome-hall,

Embracing and uplifting all

Who call this house a home, and more,

We who will love them evermore.

TEXT: CSF, 2012

MUSIC: Tune TALLIS’ CANON, Thomas Tallis, adapt. Parker's Whole Psalter, c. 1561