In niches, crypts and naves;—

My heavy heart was sagging with its woe,

Nor Hope to prop it up, nor Promise, nor

One woman’s hands—and O I wanted so

To be felt sorry for!

BIRDY! BIRDY!

The Redbreast loves the blooming bough—

The Bluebird loves it same as he;—

And as they sit and sing there now,

So do I sing to thee—