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!