Thus we’re taught in this cold world to smother

Each feeling that once was so dear;

Like that young bird, I’ll seek to discover

A home of affection elsewhere.

Tho’ this heart may still cling to thee fondly,

And dream of sweet memories past,

Yet Hope, like the rainbow of summer,

Gives a promise of Lethe at last.

Still so Gently o’er me Stealing.

Still so gently o’er me stealing,