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I think I see you now, Marie,
 The day that you were wed,
With downcast eyes and blushing face,
 And drooping dusky head;
I kissed you in the aisle, Marie,
 But Annie wept and said,

"Our circle's broken now, girls,
 It's charm for aye has gone;
Our golden chain will shorten
 As the hurrying years roll on."
Dear Annie, she was right, Marie,
 The links snapped one by one.

Thank God! Your path's been smooth, Marie,
 Your cup has aye been fu',
And though you've had your sorrows,
 Your cares have aye been few;
You've bonnie bairns around, Marie,
 And a husband kind and true.

And now the day is o'er, Marie,
 Over your setting sun
The clouds are gathering fast, Marie,
 The light will soon be gone;
Just a little while, Marie,
 And then, God's will be done.