Father of all Thy care we bless

Which crowns our families with peace:

Form Thee they spring and by Thy hand

They are, and shall be all sustained

To God, most worthy to be praised,

Be our domestic altars raised;

Who, Lord of heav’n, yet designs to come

And sanctify our humblest home

To Thee may each united house

Morning and night present its vows;

Our servants there, and rising race,

Be taught Thy precept and Thy grace.

So may each future age proclaim

The honours of Thy glorious name,

And each succeeding race remove

To join the family above.