Decrees our severance. Soon once more we meet.

We part not, save in seeming. We are one,

In spirit one; in spirit we rejoice;

Two voices are we, blent in unison,

Two echoes of one mountain-thrilling voice.

Nearer we are than words, than thought, can reach;

Nearer we shall be; nearest, met on high;

Nearest as not belonging each to each,

But both to Him—that Love Who cannot die.