That I may hear the blessed words again—

Like water-brooks amidst the summer hills—

From thy true lips flow forth; for in my heart

The music and the memory of their sound

Too long have died away.

Herrmann. Oh, welcome back,

Friend, rescued one! Yes, thou shalt be my guest,

And we will pray beneath my sycamore

Together, morn and eve; and I will spread

Thy couch beside my fire, and sleep at last—