i shall not fear this quiet now
tho' vast the depths of stillness wait
on these few pages find the ones
i've loved and shall remember

i will not silent, gentle go
tho' not with fists a'raging
but peaceful 'bide that it is so
lo, hear my heart a-pounding

go gather ye who bid me well
your promise give unspoken
there in your hearts my heart does dwell
a circle e'er unbroken

please tell the children of my love
'tis theirs to own eternal
for in their lives God great gifts gave
and ever was i thankful