Ne’er can brighten o’er us more,

Though I bow in meek submission

Yet my heart is sad and sore.

I have lost my life’s sweet treasure,

Earth holds nothing dear for me;

“Upward, onward,” be my motto,

Onward, upward, still to thee.

Hallie! be my guarding angel,

Teach my footsteps not to stray;

Spread your sainted wings above me,