TWILIGHT. 



A S children, when the day is done 

 * And twilight deepens, one by one 

 Around the evening fireside run 



With happy faces ; 



Brightening the home with restful cheer, 

 And drawing every heart more near 

 In perfected affection s dear 



And fond embraces: 



So may sweet memories come to you ; 



And whisp ring the old love anew 



May thoughts of those long lost to view 



Around you cluster ; 

 May their fond greetings so delight 

 That you forget the gathering night, 

 While earthly vistas grow more bright 



With heavenly lustre. 



Without a thought of vain regret, 

 Then may these latter days be set 

 In Joy s completed coronet, 



Heaven s richest dower 

 May they with blessings be replete ; 

 And be, in Love s reunion sweet, 

 The season when loved memories meet 

 Life s twilight hour. 



