The Love Cup - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE LOVE CUP. Copyright, 1895, by Frank Harding. Words And Music by Will H. Fox. 
The scene which I will picture is sacred to my heart, A homestead in which I formally lived: And yet the fates had willed it that from it I must part; To be there all I now possess I'd give; On Christmas or Thanksgiving, on New Years, too, as well, The family 'round the table sat in joy; The usual prayer was said, then stories we would tell; And father gave this toast without alloy: 
Chorus. Pass 'round the love cup, drink to those who're present; God bless the absent, free from care and strife; Watch o'er the children; don't neglect your parents; God bless the mother, the helpmate, the wife. Pass 'round the love cup, drink to those who're present; God bless the absent, free from care and strife; Watch o'er the children; don't neglect your parents; God bless the mother, the helpmate, the wife. 
Within that humble dwelling I first learned right from wrong, From mother, whose teachings were so true; A father's fond affection, a sister's love so strong, Was mine, and yet I left them, which I rue! No deed or action have I done unworthy of their love; To-morrow is their wand'ring boy's birthday; My mother's face I'll see, as gentle as a dove, And listen to my dear old father say: - Chorus.