And though this land be great, be not so vain
To think it better than another's coast;
Nor judge the wisher by their looks or strain,
But by the kindness of their words, the most.
And though this land be great, be not so vain
To think it better than another's coast;
Nor judge the wisher by their looks or strain,
But by the kindness of their words, the most.
And peace and joy, and all that you desire;
But still remember, in your worldly stealth,
The different dates that other lands
And peace and joy, and all that you desire;
But still remember, in your worldly stealth,
The different dates that other lands
But mark this season with a merry cheer;
And choose the customs that you like, or not,
As long as you offend no other's ear.
But mark this season with a merry cheer;
And choose the customs that you like, or not,
As long as you offend no other's ear.
To you and yours, with no condition bound,
I send my greetings of sincere delight
For this auspicious time that we have found.
To you and yours, with no condition bound,
I send my greetings of sincere delight
For this auspicious time that we have found.