I Knew

Cold is the world, ere yet the dawn

Awakes in splendour bright,

Dark is the earth at early morn

Before the sun gives light.

And so my Life was dull and grey

Before Love came to me,

But now 'tis changed to brightest day,

And filled with melody.

I did not deem this world could hold

A joy so deep, so true,

Till thy dear arms did me enfold

And then I knew, I knew.