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