ON MOVING INTO A NEW HOUSE.

Heaven bless this new abode; defend its doors

Against the entry of malignant sprites —

Gaunt Poverty, pale Sickness, Care that blights;

And o'er its thresholds, like the enchanted shores

Of faery isles, serene amid the roars

Of baffled seas, let in all fair delights

( Such as make happy days and restful nights )

To tread familiarly its charmed floors.

Within its walls let moderate Plenty reign,

And gracious Industry, and cheerful Health:

Plenish its chambers with Contentment's wealth,

Nor let high Joy its humble roof disdain;

Here let us make renewal of Love's lease,

And dwell with Piety, who dwells with Peace.