For the Friends at Hurstmont + 

The cornerstone in Truth is laid, + 

The guardian walls of Honour made, + 

The roof of Faith is built above, + 

The fire upon the hearth is Love: + 

Though rains descend and loud winds call, + 

This happy house shall never fall. + 

When the logs are burning free, + 

Then the fire is full of glee: + 

When each heart gives out its best, + 

Then the talk is full of zest: + 

Light your fire and never fear, + 

Life was made for love and cheer. + 

The lintel low enough to keep out pomp and pride: + 

The threshold high enough to turn deceit aside: + 

The fastening strong enough from robbers to defend: + 

This door will open at a touch to welcome every friend. + 

Time can never take + 

What Time did not give; + 

When my shadows have all passed, + 

You shall live. + 