The Good-night or Blessing

Portrait of Robert Herrick
Robert Herrick 1591–1674

Blessings in abundance come To the bride and to her groom ; May the bed and this short night Know the fulness of delight ! Pleasure many here attend ye, And, ere long, a boy love send ye, Curled and comely, and so trim, Maids in time may ravish him. Thus a dew of graces fall On ye both ; good-night to all.

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