Come Softly

Come now and softly, my love from the hills

Hold me and closely; drive off winter’s chill

For I am a stranger to anything cold

But your voice is like birdsong; your touch is like gold

And I know I shall find some peace in my heart

If I hear your voice tell me we shall never part

I had a dream a few nights ago

The heart of the earth beat a cold wind did blow

And I heard a voice that called my name

And that voice and your voice were one and the same

The wings on my back I opened wide

And I glided to you on the hillside

And there we stayed forevermore

And side by side through the air we ever soared

And I know I shall find some peace in my heart

If I hear your voice tell me, we shall never part

So come now and hold me in your warm embrace

Surround me always with your grace