Spring and autumn bring a change to fair Glen Gilder, O Glen Gilder;
Above the banks and under come the freshet's rage and thunder,
And men look with awe and wonder on Glen Gilder.
O, white the world of winter in Glen Gilder, in Glen Gilder;
'Neath ice the waves are creeping, or down in dark pools sleeping,
Or with sound of sleigh-bells leaping in Glen Gilder.
O, beautiful the morning in Glen Gilder, in Glen Gilder;
But, O, most dear and tender when blooms the sunset splendor,
At dying day's surrender in Glen Gilder.
And now the lingering sunlight leaves Glen Gilder, O Glen Gilder;
While moony shades are stalking, is it the wavelets talking,
Or whispering lovers walking in Glen Gilder?
SONG
Maria mia! all in white
Your fairy form against the night,
Maria!
Maria mia! in the night
Gleams like a ghost your form so slight,
Maria!
Maria mia! like a sprite
Burn those eyes in dusky light,
Maria!
