I seek in prayerful words, dear friend
My heart's true wish to send you
That you may know that, far or near,
My loving thoughts attend you
I cannot find a truer word
Nor song, nor poem have I heard
Is sweeter than God bless you
God bless you, So I've wished you all
Of brightness life possesses
For can there any joy at all
Be yours unless God blesses
God bless you, So I breathe a charm
Lest grief's dark night oppress you
For how can sorrow bring you harm
If 'tis God's way to bless you
And so, though all thy days
May shadows touch thee never
But this alone--God bless thee---
Then art thou safe forever
(Anonymous)
