If a pleasant lawn there grow br By the showers caressed, br Where in all the seasons blow br Flowers gaily dressed, br Where by handfuls one may win br Lilies, woodbine, jessamine, br I will make a path therein br For thy feet to rest. br br If there live in honour's sway br An all-loving breast br Whose devotion cannot stray, br Never gloom-oppressed - br If this noble breast still wake br For a worthy motive's sake, br There a pillow I will make br For thy head to rest. br br If there be a dream of love, br Dream that God has blest, br Yielding daily treasure-trove br Of delightful zest, br With the scent of roses filled, br With the soul's communion thrilled, br There, oh! there a nest I'll build br For thy heart to rest.