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.

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.

O close my hand upon Beatitude!
Not on her toys.

O close my hand upon Beatitude!
Not on her toys.

A good memory is one that can remember the day's blessings and forget the day's troubles

A good memory is one that can remember the day's blessings and forget the day's troubles

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.

You must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.

You must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.

'Tis not for mortals always to be blest.

'Tis not for mortals always to be blest.

Prayers go up and blessings come down

Prayers go up and blessings come down

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.