Blest is age if God has giv’n, Peace on earth, and hope of heaven ; Children, kin, and dear fireside,
... Wife fond as bonny bride, Fortune just enough to share With others’ wants, some to spare ; Wealth of body, ease of mind, Friends still left and neighbours kind, Quiet life may pass away, Age be honor’d’ yet be gay; Innocence will ever bring Love and joy upon its wing. And conscience like a flick’ring light, Say to the parting soul—Good Night.” LIFE’S SUNNY SIDE. If ye would gather roses That ...