Rexford, George C., compiler and arranger; Lover, S.; Woodburry, I. B.; Thomas, J. R.; Wurzel, G. F.; Lavenu. Beadle's Dime School Melodist: A Choice Selection of Familiar and Beautiful Songs, Duets, Trios, Etc. Arranged in a Simple Manner for School Singing, with Elementary Instructions Suited to Children of the Most Tender Age . New York: Irwin P. Beadle and Co., 1860. [format: book], [genre: song]. Permission: Newberry Library
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Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming
Thy gentle voice my spirit can cheer;
Thou wert the star that mildly beaming
Shone o'er my path when all was dark and drear
Still in my heart the

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form I cherish
Every kind though like a bird flies to thee,
Ah! never till life and memry perish,
Can I forget how dear thou art to me;
Morn, noon and night, where e'er I may be,
Fondly I'm dreaming ever of thee;
Fondly I'm dreaming ever of thee.

Ever of thee, when sad and lonely,
Wandering afar my soul joy'd to dwell,
Ah! then I felt I loved thee only,
All seemed to fade before affections spell!
years have not chill'd the love I cherish,
True as the stars, hath my heart been to thee.
Ah! never till life, &c.