by Frederick (Fred) G. Bowles ( flourished 1899-1918 )
In absence
Language: English
Thou art not with me night or day, And yet I know thee near, A tender Spirit seems to say Love knows nor doubt nor fear, I see thee under distant skies Though thou art far away, The great love, kindled, never dies While life has power to stay, Thou art not with me night or day, And yet I know thee near, A tender Spirit seems to say Love knows nor doubt nor fear, And broader than the ample sky, And deeper than the sea. And high as Heaven and Hope are high Is my great love for thee!
Text Authorship:
- by Frederick (Fred) G. Bowles ( flourished 1899-1918 ) [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Musical settings (art songs, Lieder, mélodies, (etc.), choral pieces, and other vocal works set to this text), listed by composer (not necessarily exhaustive):
- by Mira Straus Jacobs (c1863 - 1915), "In absence", published 1911 [ voice and piano ], London : Weekes & Co.
Score: Ball State University [external link] [sung text checked 1 time]
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This text was added to the website: 2026-04-06
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Word count: 100