If health be firm,--if friends be true,--
If self be well controlled,--
If tastes be pure,--if wants be few,--
And not too often told,--
If reason always rule the heart,--
And passions own its sway,--
If love for aye to life impart
The zest it does to day,--
If Providence with parent care
Mete out the varying lot,--
While meek Contentment bows to share
The palace or the cot,--
And oh! if Faith, sublime and clear,
The spirit upward guide,--
Then bless'd indeed, and bless'd fore'er,
The Bridegroom, and the Bride!