Classic Poem

A RECITATION FOR A RED CROSS BANQUET .

Eat and be filled , no scarceness here;
Welcome, brave Knights, to ample cheer!
The hand divine hath blessed our bread,
Freely partake — for you 'tis spread!

Eat and be filled , come thickly now,
" The more the merrier, " we vow!
This night to us is blest and bright —
Praise God for such a goodly sight!

Eat and be filled , let merry jest
Betray the joy of every guest;
Let mirth abound, and lightsome song
Our glad festivities prolong.

Eat and be filled , may H E who fed
Ten thousand with His fish and bread
Enlarge our Knightly store to feed
Earth's starving millions in their need.