Christmas Memories.
Christmas bells are softly pealing
Through the frosty morning air,
O’er my heart the notes are stealing,
Driving out the pain and care.
Clearer now their tones are ringing
Over the new-fallen snow,
Once again the tidings bringing,
Brought by angels long ago.
And my thoughts are softly turning
To a vanished Christmas day,
And my heart is filled with yearning
For the dear ones far away,
Sad, sweet memories, swiftly thronging
Thrill my breast with joy and pain,
And I long with tender longing
To be with them once again,
O! the time seems long and dreary
Since those parting words were said,
And the path is rough and weary
That my tired feet must tread.
Yet though my life is filled with sadness,
Still with fervent heart I pray,
May their lives be filled with gladness
And peace be theirs this Christmas day.
