I miss thy presence from my side alway —
Thy smile’s sweet comfort raining on my heart.
Yes, we are parted. Now I call thy name,
And listen long, but no dear voice replies;
I miss thine earnest praise, thy gentle blame,
And the mute blessing of thy loving eyes.
Yet no, not parted. Still in life and power
Thy spirit cometh over wild and wave,
Is ever near me in the trial-hour,
A ready help, a presence strong and brave.