Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Youth comes but once in a lifetime

Youth comes but once in a lifetime

Nature is a revelation of God; Art is a revelation of man

Nature is a revelation of God; Art is a revelation of man

Since yesterday I have been in Alcala.
Erelong the time will come, sweet Preciosa,
When that dull read more

Since yesterday I have been in Alcala.
Erelong the time will come, sweet Preciosa,
When that dull distance shall no more divide us;
And I no more shall scale thy wall by night
To steal a kiss from thee, as I do now.

These bells have been anointed,
And baptized with holy water!

These bells have been anointed,
And baptized with holy water!

Chill airs and wintry winds! my ear
Has grown familiar with your song;
I hear it in read more

Chill airs and wintry winds! my ear
Has grown familiar with your song;
I hear it in the opening year,
I listen, and it cheers me long.