I seek in prayerful words dear friend,

My heart's true wish to send you;

That you may know that far or near,

My loving thoughts attend you.

I cannot find a truer word,

Nor fonder to caress you;

Nor song nor poem I have heard

Is sweeter than "God Bless You."

"God Bless You!" So I've wished you all

Of brightness life possesses;

For can there be any joy at all

Be thine, unless God blesses?

"God Bless You!" So I breathe a charm

Lest grief's dark night oppress you;

For how can sorrow bring you harm

If 'tis God's way to bless you?

~ Author Unknown ~