Sketches of Southport and other poems . 114. CHRISTMAS WISHES. At Chfistijias p/ay, and 7nake good Ch)istmas comes but once a year. Thomas Tusser. Friends beloved ! I wish you joy ; And all the world beside;May never griefs or cares annoy; Or favours be denied ! Riches, health, and your fate while life shall last; Friends be more, and foes be less,Wheresoeer your lot be cast: These I wish this Christmas time,And my heart goes with the rhyme ! 115

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