NOW the fire is lighted br On the chimney stone, br Day goes down the valley, br I am left alone. br Now the misty purple br Floods the darkened vale, br And the stars come out br On the twilight trail. br The mountain river murmurs br In his rocky bed, br And the stealthy shadows br Fill the house with dread. br Then I hear your laughter br At the open door, — br Brightly burns the fire, br I need fear no more.