WHEN SHALL WE MEET AGAIN, MEET, NE'ER TO SEVER?

When shall we meet again, —
Meet, ne'er to sever?
When will Peace wreathe her chain,
Round us forever?
Our hearts will ne'er repose,
Safe from each blast that blows
In this dark vale of woes,
Never — no, never.

When shall love freely flow,
Pure as life's river?
When shall sweet friendship glow,
Changeless, forever?
Where joys celestial thrill,
Where bliss each heart shall fill,
And fears of parting chill
Never — no, never!

Up to that world of light,
Take us, dear Saviour;
May we all there unite,
Happy forever.
Where kindred spirits dwell,
There may our music swell,
And time our joys dispel
Never — no, never!

Soon shall we meet again, —
Meet, ne'er to sever:
Soon will Peace wreathe her chain
Round us forever:
Our hearts will then repose,
Secure from worldly woes;
Our songs of praise shall close
Never — no, never!c