I am Waiting for Thee.

New Zealand Illustrated Magazine, Volume VII, Issue 5, 1 February 1903, Page 369

I am Waiting for Thee.

I am waiting for thee in the vale of years «, While the clouds of Time mass o'erhead, 1 have dried my eyes of their bitter tears, I have eased my heart of its lonely fears, I wait but for thee, 0 thou dead ! I am waiting for thee as I used to wait When I heard your step in the hall, But my eyes are dim — for thou comest late, And my hair is white from my sufferings great, But my Love is stronger for all. And I wait for thee in the twilight drear, While the shadows deepen around, And I hear your voice as I used to hear When you whispered your soul into my ear, And I welcome the old sweet sound. And I wait for thee in my Life's lone, Eve, I am waiting thy kiss, 0 my love ! For I know when my lips thy kiss receive, My soul this poor weariful body will leave, And return thy dear kiss, sweet, above. H. W. Harcourt.

Vol. VII.— No. 5.-34.