Paeans

Oh! I will hold fast to Joy! I will not let him depart-- He shall close his beautiful rainbow wings And sing his song in my heart.

And I will live with Delight! I will know what the children know When they dance along with the April wind To find where the catkins grow!

I will dream the old, old dreams, And look for pixie and fay In shadowy woods--and out on the hills-- As we did but yesterday.

Love I will keep in my soul-- Ay! even by lock and key! There is nothing to fear in all of the world If Love will but stay with me.

No, I will not let Faith go! I will say with my latest breath-- I know there's a new and radiant road On the other side of Death.