The Evening Bell

Now upon my senses softly stealing,Comes the sound of evening's Vesper bell,Sending mem'ries thro' my heart resounding,Telling me of times remembered well.

Bringing recollections dear and tenderOf a dream that's long since passed away,Recollections that I'll long remember,Oft' to them my willing thoughts will stray.

In my mind bright pictures I can see,Neither time nor ages can efface,Just as cadence of some sweet song lingersUntil the singer has long since left his place.