But in love to the tempted draw near!
WHY TARRY YE SPRING-TIME.
Why tarry ye spring-time, why tarry so long?
We wait for your coming; we wait for the song
Of the bluebird and robin to fall on our ear.
O, beautiful spring-time why are ye not here?
We long for earth’s beautiful carpet of green.
We watch for the flowers; but not one can be seen.
For the sound of your footsteps we anxiously wait.
Why tarry ye spring-time, why tarry so late;