SOFT of voice and light of hand br As the fairest in the land-- br Who can rightly understand br My love Annie? br br Simple in her thoughts and ways, br True in every word she says,-- br Who shall even dare to praise br My love Annie? br br Midst a naughty world and rude br Never in ungentle mood; br Never tired of being good-- br My love Annie. br br Hundreds of the wise and great br Might o'erlook her meek estate; br But on her good angels wait, br My love Annie. br br Many or few of the loves that may br Shine upon her silent way,-- br God will love her night and day, br My love Annie.