Peace Be Around Thee. (Scotch Air.)

Peace be around thee, wherever thou rov'st;
    May life be for thee one summer's day,
And all that thou wishest and all that thou lov'st
    Come smiling around thy sunny way!
If sorrow e'er this calm should break,
    May even thy tears pass off so lightly,
Like spring-showers, they'll only make
    The smiles, that follow shine more brightly.

May Time who sheds his blight o'er all
    And daily dooms some joy to death
O'er thee let years so gently fall,
    They shall not crush one flower beneath.
As half in shade and half in sun
    This world along its path advances.
May that side the sun's upon
    Be all that e'er shall meet thy glances!

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his Irish Melodies, which are now considered a staple of Irish cultural heritage. Born on May 28, 1779, in Dublin, Ireland, Moore gained fame for his lyrical songs, many of which were set to traditional Irish tunes. Not only a poet, but he was also a staunch advocate of Irish nationalism, often incorporating themes of national identity and resistance into his work. Moore's influential collection 'Irish Melodies' became popular in both Ireland and Britain and helped to define the literary output of the era. He passed away on February 25, 1852, but his legacy in Irish literature and music endures.

Thomas Moore

English

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