Will you build me a house?
A house that really would be mine
So let me give you my design
A simple scheme of
The house I dream of

Build my house of wood
Build my house of stone
Build my house of brick and mortar

Make the ceiling strong
Strong against the storm
Shelter when the days grow shorter

But build my house of love
And paint my house with trusting
And warm it with the warmth of your heart

Make the floor of faith
Make the walls of truth
Put a roof of peace above
Only build my house of love