Last night for the first time, O Heart's Delight, br I held your hand a moment in my own, br The dearest moment which my soul has known, br Since I beheld and loved you at first sight. br br I left you, and I wandered in the night, br Under the rain, beside the ocean's moan. br All was black dark, but in the north alone br There was a glimmer of the Northern Light. br br My heart was singing like a happy bird, br Glad of the present, and from forethought free, br Save for one note amid its music heard: br God grant, whatever end of this may be, br That when the tale is told, the final word br May be of peace and benison to thee.