"There's a joy for the heart in this meeting,
That more than repays for the past,
Though the moments at best are but fleeting,
They will bring us delight while they last;
The days of thine absence were lonely,
But now that my darling is nigh,
I've a kiss on my lip for him only,
And a welcoming smile in mine eye;
I've a kiss on my lip for him only,
And a welcoming smile in mine eye."

"My brow that was shrouded with sadness,
The cheek that was wet with a tear,
Henceforth shall be mantled with gladness
Unmingled with sorrow or fear.
The love-light that softly beams o'er us,
And gladdens the heart with its ray,
In the beautiful future before us,
Shall increase as the years pass away."