Prayers go up and blessings come down

Prayers go up and blessings come down

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.

To heal divisions, to relieve the oppress'd,
In virtue rich; in blessing others, bless'd.

To heal divisions, to relieve the oppress'd,
In virtue rich; in blessing others, bless'd.

'Tis not for mortals always to be blest.

'Tis not for mortals always to be blest.

There's no disaster that can't become a blessing, and no blessing that can't become a disaster

There's no disaster that can't become a blessing, and no blessing that can't become a disaster

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

The benediction of these covering heavens
Fall on their heads like dew, for they are worthy
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The benediction of these covering heavens
Fall on their heads like dew, for they are worthy
To inlay heaven with stars.

Like birds, whose beauties languish half concealed,
Till, mounted on the wing, their glossy plumes
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Like birds, whose beauties languish half concealed,
Till, mounted on the wing, their glossy plumes
Expanded, shine with azure, green and gold;
How blessings brighten as they take their flight.

Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament;
Adversity is the blessing of the New.

Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament;
Adversity is the blessing of the New.