Forever hallowed in my eyes;

But oh! how loved those friends shall be

Whose tearful eyes say, “Where is he?”

I would not breathe to stranger’s ear

A name so sacred and so clear,

And, when the reckless crowd are nigh,

My bosom checks the rising sigh;

But when no human eye can see.

It bleeding cries, “Ah, where is he?”

Oh, how I miss thy smile of light,