MORE EXCELLENT

As I have Rosie in my arms

I think, is any bliss -

Are any eyes, or lips, or charms -

More excellent than this?

There is a face I have not seen,

A voice I have not heard,

A gracious dignity and mien,

Which are to be preferred.

While still, blest Spirit, sight and touch

Hold me, help I implore

To daily love my Rose as much

And love my Jesus more.

It's her birthday today, and a month to our 36th wedding anniversary;

so I'll do a little celebrating this week.