So you've come back to me at last Since time once more has set you free And asked again this heart of mine   As early hopes were bound in me Come closer let me see your face Chestnut locks as strong as snow Yet it is the same dear face I loved so fondly long  ago The same face on one Summer's night Bent over low and kissed my brow I loved you oh so dearly then   That's all passed over now Oh no I cannot take your hand God never gives us back our youth The love and youth we trusted in Is yours my dear in perfect truth And yet I think I love you still   As friend loves friend I love you dear God take you down life's darkened path To where the skies are bright and clear God take you down life's darkened path To where the skies are bright and clear