To M. V. G. H. on her Birthday

The blessing of the trusting one,
Who knows her faithful Friend ;
The blessing of the waiting one,
Who trusts Him to the end ;
The blessing of the watching one,
Whose eyes are on the Lord ;
The blessing of the chastened one,
That marvellous reward ! —
These sweetest birthday blessings be
Abundantly bestowed on thee !

Blessing and blest
May thy new year be,
Brightest and best
Of the years to thee,
Awaiting the rest
Of eternity !