The one I love is far away
Across the sea, over sea
And I am longing for the day
When he comes back to me

His smile is lovelier than the dawn
With all its beauty right
What patient love may solve alone
his joy beyond compare

Rich years are fading and constant
beauty will wither and wane
With love so pure, will I endure
while our two hearts remain

Enough for love of him I pine
How sad it was to part
Where e're he walks its ground divine
to my poor aching heart

For every day my choice I bless
My love I'll never rue
His gentle voice, his sweet caress
Is constant fair and true

Rich years are fading and constant
beauty will wither and wane
With love so pure, will I endure
while our two hearts remain