Songs Of Long Ago

                    I

Soft and slow, sweet and low,

Are the songs of long ago.

Who would dare to compare

Them with the modern romping air.

              Chorus

Then sing O, sing sweetheart the songs,

For which my weary heart so longs;

They are to me the cups of joy

Which ne’er I’ve tasted since a boy;

They are to me the healthful glow,

Of ruddy cheeks, of long ago.

                    II

     Hearts were rung when they sung

     Strains where grief was strewn among.

     Hearts were thrilled when they trilled

Strains where joy and love were filled.

                                           Cho.

                    III

     Sweet and low, long ago,

     Through my soul they ebb and flow.

     Low and sweet, they repeat,

     Joy lies kneeling at my feet!

                                           Cho.

                    IV

     Sing them o’er, Heavenly store,

     Blessings on thou, sweetheart, pour;

     Softly sing, memories cling

     Round the old songs, sweetheart sing!

                                           Cho.

Feb. 11, ‘92