For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.

For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.

'Tis not for mortals always to be blest.

'Tis not for mortals always to be blest.

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.

Blessing star forth forever; but a curse
Is like a cloud--it passes.

Blessing star forth forever; but a curse
Is like a cloud--it passes.

For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds,
And though a late, a sure reward succeeds.

For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds,
And though a late, a sure reward succeeds.

Amid my list of blessings infinite,
Stands this the foremost, "That my heart has bled."

Amid my list of blessings infinite,
Stands this the foremost, "That my heart has bled."

A man's best things are nearest him,
Lie close about his feet.

A man's best things are nearest him,
Lie close about his feet.

A spring of love gushed from my heart,
And I bless'd them unaware.

A spring of love gushed from my heart,
And I bless'd them unaware.

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.