WHAT shall I wish thee? Treasures of earth? Songs in the Spring-time, Pleasure and mirth? Flowers on thy pathway, Skies ever clear? Would this ensure thee A Happy New Year? What shall I wish thee? What can be found Bringing thee sunshine All the year round? Where is the treasure, Lasting and dear, That shall ensure thee A Happy New Year? Faith that increaseth, Walking in light; Hope that aboundeth, Happy and bright; Love that is perfect, Casting out fear;— These shall ensure thee A Happy New Year. Peace in the Saviour, Rest at His feet, Smile of His countenance Radiant and sweet, Joy in His presence, Christ ever near!— This will ensure thee A Happy New Year! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...JOY (1) by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON HOMAGE TO SEXTUS PROPERTIUS: 2 by EZRA POUND VISIONS OF THE DAUGHTERS OF ALBION by WILLIAM BLAKE SONNET: CUPID AND VENUS by MARK ALEXANDER BOYD THE EVENING WIND by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS by GREGORY I FRAGMENT OF AN 'ANTIGONE' by MATTHEW ARNOLD |