AN IRISH BLESSING.

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

May there always be work for your hands to do
May your purse always hold a coin or two
May the sun always shine on your window pane
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His Hand.

May the hand of a friend always be near you
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you
May you appreciate beauty and find the best in others
May you never be lonely, but find constant and true friends
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

May you laugh often and much
May you win the respect and affection of people
May you earn the appreciation of honest critics
May you endure the betrayal of false friends
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.