Eldest born of powers divine! <br />Bless'd Hygeia! be it mine <br />To enjoy what thou canst give, <br />And henceforth with thee to live: <br />For in power if pleasure be <br />Wealth or numerous progeny <br />Or in amorous embrace, <br />Where no spy infests the place; <br />Or in aught that Heaven bestows <br />To alleviate human woes, <br />When the wearied heart despairs <br />Of a respite from its cares; <br />These cold and every true delight <br />Flourish only in thy sight; <br />And the sister graces three <br />Owe, themselves, their youth to thee <br />Without whom we may possess <br />Much, but never happiness.<br /><br />William Cowper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/to-health-from-the-greek/
