The Blessings of Friendship

Verse 1

How pleasant 'tis to see Kindred and friends agree, Each in his proper station move; And each fulfills his part With sympathizing heart, In all the cares of life and love.

Verse 2

'Tis like the ointment shed On Aaron's sacred head, Divinely rich, divinely sweet; The oil through all the room Diffused a choice perfume, Ran through his robes, and blessed his feet.

Verse 3

Like fruitful showers of rain That water all the plain, Descending from the neighboring hills; Such streams of pleasure roll Through every friendly soul, Where love like heavenly dew distills.