AN IRISH BLESSING
Author Unknown
Blessing for the house
Touch the lintel and touch the wall,
Nothing but blessing here befall.
Bless the candle that stands by itself,
Bless the books on the mantelshelf,
Bless the hearth and the light it sheds,
Bless the pillow for tired heads.
Those who tarry here, let them know
A threefold blessing before they go:
Sleep for weariness, peace for sorrow,
Faith in yesterday and tomorrow.
Those who go from here, let them bear
The blessing of hope wherever they fare.
Lintel and window, sill and wall,
Nothing but good, this place befall.
9 comments:
What a beautiful blessing for Ronni's new home Chancy....it's just what she needs...perfect!
I second that!!
I've never heard or read this before. It's lovely, Chancy. I'm so glad to know it now and thank you so much.
You are all so wonderful about this move. I've overwhelmed...
This is so wonderful, Chancy! I'll think of a photo to go with it!
It's just perfect for Ronni's move.
"May your days be merry and bright
and may all your Christmases be white!"
Roger
This is an Irish Blessing I was unfamiliar with.. how lovely.
You don't have to be Irish to appreciate this one1
love,
lucyd
Chancy, thanks for helping us re-discover thsi lovely poem. I hadn't seen it for years.
Hope you have a grand week, dear Chancy! You make me smile.
love,
lucyd
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