Classic Poem

May days as white as snow descend
And bless with joy the virteous pair
May Competence their path attend,
And health still smooth the brow of Care
May Hymen light his sacred torch
At puritys celestial fire
A flame which warms but cannot scorch
And glows when youth and bloom retire.
May all the sweet domestick powers
Their softest kindest influence shed
May peace descend like vernal showers
And Plenty deign their board to spread
May prudence o'er my friend preside
And fair discretion banish strife
May Strephon ne'er forget the bride
Nor lose her in the name of wife