The Soul Shrine

God, give charge to Thy blessed angels, To keep guard around this stead to-night, A band sacred, strong, and steadfast, That will shield this soul-shrine from harm. Safeguard Thou, God, this household to-night, Themselves and their means and their fame, Deliver them from death, from distress, from harm, From the fruits of envy and of enmity. Give Thou to us, O God of peace, Thankfulness despite our loss, To obey Thy statutes here below, And to enjoy Thyself above.