God bless the close knit family
   Whose ties of live extend
Throughout the home in little ways
   And to each precious friend.

God bless the father who works hard
   To keep his family fed...
Who strives to give them spiritual
   As well as earthly bread.

God bless the mother who each day
   Labors from the morn til night
To keep the home a welcome place,
   A clean and humble sight.

God bless the close knit family
   Whose bonds of love extend
To each one in the home and then
   To each and every friend.

Georgia B. Adams -  July ‘97 Maranatha