The blest to-day is as completely so,
As who began a thousand years ago.

The blest to-day is as completely so,
As who began a thousand years ago.

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.

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 true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and the one that we take the least care of all read more

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and the one that we take the least care of all to acquire.

'Tis not for mortals always to be blest.

'Tis not for mortals always to be blest.

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.

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.

Like birds, whose beauties languish half concealed,
Till, mounted on the wing, their glossy plumes
Expanded, shine read more

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.

Prayers go up and blessings come down

Prayers go up and blessings come down