May this house be founded
On the goodness of the earth.
May the walls of this house be blessed
By the four winds of heaven.
May the roof of this house be guarded
By the heights and the stars above.
So that all who live in this house,
All who seek shelter in this house,
All who strive, protected by this house,
Find hope and strength to live,
Find love and joy to give,
Find faith and meaning in their destiny.
