Poems (E. L. F.)/Oh! sing of joy
OH! SING OF JOY.
Oh! sing of joy—for I have feltThat sadness in my bosom dwelt,One tone of joy might yet effaceThe mem'ry of grief's resting-place.
Oh! sing of joy—for I have knownDark sorrow's melody alone:The music round my spirit wreathed,Hath ever been by sadness breathed.
Oh! sing of joy—for I would fainRecall those sunny hours again,That lit in childhood o'er my brow—Where are those days of sunshine now?
Oh! sing of joy—it glads my heartTo think, though joys from me depart, The bliss of peace may softly restOn some less darkly troubled breast.
Oh! sing of joy—that I may feelThe light of gladness o'er me steal:Oh! sing of joy—that I may smile,My heart's despondency to wile.
Oh! sing of joy—that I may knowThat other hearts feel less of woe:Oh! let the song of joy arise,And chase the sad tear from mine eyes.