GREETING FROM FAR AWAY. 



So many stars as shine in the sky, 

 So many little winds murmuring by, 



So many blessings attend thee; 

 So many leaves as dance on the trees, 

 So many flowers as wave on the breeze, 

 Brighter than those, love, and sweeter than these, 



The loving thoughts that I send thee. 



Were I the golden sun to shine, 

 Every ray a glad thought of mine. 



Loving and true and tender, 

 I would crown with my beams thy dearest head. 

 From morning golden to evening red ; 

 Deep in my heart lies the thought unsaid. 



The love that no speech can render. 



Might I but guard thee forevermore ! 

 A sheltering roof, a fast-shut door. 

 In my deep heart to hold thee ; 



