the royal betrothal.
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The Royal Betrothal.
TO PRINCESS MAY.
May thy path be one of flowers,
Royal maiden;
All thy future days and hours
With joy be laden.
Radiant days, may they ne'er know
A sad to-morrow;
Golden hours—as they go,
Undimmed by sorrow.
Around you ever may sweet joys spring,
Princess dear,
Every good and perfect thing
We crave for here.
Truest friendship, love unchanging—
Love divine;
Faith unspoiled, while aye abiding
Peace be thine.
Children's happy voices singing,
In the years to come,
Untold joy and gladness bringing
To your hearts and home.
May life in harmony be spent,
O fair young bride;
Within thy breast may sweet content
For aye abide.
Royal maiden;
All thy future days and hours
With joy be laden.
Radiant days, may they ne'er know
A sad to-morrow;
Golden hours—as they go,
Undimmed by sorrow.
Around you ever may sweet joys spring,
Princess dear,
Every good and perfect thing
We crave for here.
Truest friendship, love unchanging—
Love divine;
Faith unspoiled, while aye abiding
Peace be thine.
Children's happy voices singing,
In the years to come,
Untold joy and gladness bringing
To your hearts and home.
May life in harmony be spent,
O fair young bride;
Within thy breast may sweet content
For aye abide.
