LADY MOTHER

Mother’s face by candlelight Stars aglow, without, Just my little room at night Shadows all about; Other places Other faces Never half so dear; Lady mother, stay with me, Very, very near. Mother’s hands to hold mine fast Candle burning, low, Wind across the gable roofs Singing sad and slow; Other hands In other lands Never were so good; I would hold them always here If I only could. Stay with me, dear lady mother Sing me off to sleep; Sing of stars and candlelight, Love so deep, so deep.