Hang to dry on the biggest barn door;

The banking’s high piled ’gainst the house,

To keep it as snug as a mouse.

Thou wast wisely ordained for man,

For time was much needed, we see,

In which for cold winter to plan,

And prepare for the storms which must be;

So, while few may sing of thy praise,

We will welcome and treasure thy days.

Not all the best things of this grand old earth,