Who composed Bless This House / Bless This Union?

Bless This House / Bless This Union was composed by Taylor - Brahe.

What language is Bless This House / Bless This Union sung in?

Bless This House / Bless This Union is sung in English.

Bless This House / Bless This Union by Taylor - Brahe — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

Q: What are the lyrics of Bless This House / Bless This Union by Taylor - Brahe?

“Bless This House / Bless This Union” begins: Bless this house, O Lord we pray, make it safe by night and day;… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

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Added Sep 29, 2025

Composer: Taylor - Brahe

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Format: Staff & Solfa

Language: English

Pages: 5 pages

Bless This House / Bless This Union by Taylor - Brahe — Lyrics

Verse 1 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 and chimney tall, Let thy peace lie over all; Bless the door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love. Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light; Bless the hearth ablazing there, with smoke ascending like a pray'r; Bless the folks who dwell 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.

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About Bless This House / Bless This Union

"Bless This House" is a beloved classic that has echoed from choir lofts for generations, originally written as a tender prayer for God's protection over a physical home and everyone who dwells within it. This particular arrangement brings a beautiful twist for Nigerian Catholic choirs: it includes a special "contra-factum" or alternate set of lyrics specifically written for weddings.

When sung at a marriage ceremony, the choir shifts from praying over walls and roofs to praying over the couple themselves. The words ask God to bless the man with strength and grace, and the wife with love and luck, asking that their new home remains forever open to joy. It is a deeply moving piece to sing as the newlyweds prepare to start their life together, offering a gentle, soaring melody that perfectly captures the warmth and hope of a wedding day.