Family Prayer

Verse 1

Father of all, Thy care we bless, Which crowns our families with peace: From Thee they spring; and by Thy hand They are and shall be still sustained.

Verse 2

To God, most worthy to be praised, Be our domestic altars raised; Who, Lord of heav'n, yet deigns to come And sanctify our humblest home.

Verse 3

To Thee may each united house Morning and night present its vows; Our children these, the rising race, Be taught Thy precepts and Thy grace.

Verse 4

So may each future age proclaim The honors of Thy glorious Name, And each succeeding race remove To join the family above.

Verse 5

Amen.