Love's benediction
F. Aylward
God bless thee, Sweet, tonight,
His angels pure and white,
Their vigil keep while thou dost sleep
In peace till morning light!
God bless thee, Sweet, I pray,
Not only one short day; --
Through all thy life, in joy or strife,
God keep thee safe alway!
God bless thee, hold thee fast
When earthly days are past,
O'er death's dark sea thy pilot be,
And guide thee home at last!