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~ AN IRISH BLESSING ~

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May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
May the sun shine all day long,
Everything go right and nothing go wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true!
Walls for the wind
And a roof for the rain,
And drinks beside the fire.
Laughter to cheer you
And those you love near you.
And all that your heart may desire.

A world of wishes at your command,
God and his angels close at hand,
Friends and family, their love impart,
And Irish blessings in your heart!
When the wind is howlin' in everyone's ears,
May you hear a soft, lilting breeze.
And if the rain is crashin' down,
May it only be dew at your knees.
If the ground 'neath your feet should quiver and
shake,
I hope you'll be standin' with ease.
And never go hungry or wantin' for much;
May God grant you all that you need!

May your day be filled with blessings
Like the sun that lights the sky,
And may you always have the courage
To spread your wings and fly!
May we live in peace without weeping.
May our joy outline the lives we touch without
ceasing.
And may our love fill the world,
angel wings tenderly beating.
May your right hand always
Be stretched out in friendship
And never in want.
As the sun rises gold
May the blessings of light be upon you,
Light without and light within,
And in all your comings and goings,
May you ever have a kindly greeting
From them you meet along the road.
May you work like you don't need the money,
Love like you've never been hurt, and
Dance like no one is watching.
May the clarity of light be yours,
May the protection of the ancestors be yours.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your
new day with dreams, possibilities, and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered, and
protected.
May your soul calm, console, and renew you.
May luck be our companion,
May friends stand by our side,

Forget things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.
Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.
But never forget to remember
Those that have stuck by you.
Always remember to forget
The troubles that passed away.
But never forget to remember
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.

May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
May there always be work for your hands to do,
May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer
you.
May your troubles be less
And your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door.
Bless you and yours
As well as the cottage you live in.
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
Slow to make enemies,
And quick to make friends.
But rich or poor,
Quick or slow,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
A soft pillow for your head,
May you be forty years in heaven
Before the devil knows you're dead.
May each day bring you bright happy hours,
That stay with you all year long.
AMEN

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