Fernando Ortega
Prayer for Home
Grant them peace, most precious gift of all
Keep the worried world far away and small
When they return, may quiet fill their souls
Dearest Lord, keep them safe within it's walls
May the stone be cool beneath their feet
The canyon breezes circle soft and sweet
When darkness falls, the stars and opal moon
Find them wrapped in each other, ever warm
May it be a refuge for their love
A harbor for their deepest prayer
May they come to flourish in the grove
Grow ever nearer to You there
Many a burdened friend in their company rises
A heavy heart is soon released to fly
May their table be blessed with laughter and with grace
And by the comfort of kinship be surprised
May it be a refuge for their love
A harbor for their deepest prayer
May they come to flourish in the grove
Grow ever nearer to You there
May the cold wind blow far from their front door
May the winter rains never bring them harm
May their hearthfires burn throughout the night
Grant them peace until morning's perfect light
May it be a refuge for their love
A harbor for their deepest prayer
May they come to flourish in the grove
Grow ever nearer to You there