Tho' I have sworn in other ears,
And kissing, sealed the oath in tears,
Have owned a little world divine,
Between my Sarah's lips and mine,
And more than mortal blessed have felt,
While there in Heav'nly bliss we dwelt,
Yet I _loved_ not.
But when I look, dear girls on ye,
E'en in the look my worlds I see;
No vow has passed--our years have proved
That we have ever truly loved--
And in your every prayer I hear,
My name so kindly whispered there,
Oh! then I _love_.