Joy

I never saw the sun so bright,

Nor caught such perfume on the air;

I ne'er beheld such starry night,

Nor woke to see the dawn so fair;

I never felt such precious rest,

Such inborn joy of life ne'er knew

Till I found love within my breast

And added joy from loving you.

I never knew that life could be

So rich and glad, so gay with bliss;

I had not guessed the heart of me

Would flow as gold with happiness;

I never knew the tide of joy

Could lift and float me free till you

Came into port with ship ahoy,

Like mirth atop a sea of blue!