"I Have Lov'd Thee, Dearly Lov'd Thee" (circa 1820s)
Written by Mrs. Robinson. 
Composed by Mr. James Hook, 1746-1827

Mr. Hook Publication: 
Baltimore: Carr's Music Store, 36 Market Street
[Source: 038/091@Levy]

1. I have lov’d thee dearly lov’d thee, 
Through an age of worldly woe, 
How ungrateful I have prov’d thee, 
Let my mournful exile show, 
Ten long years of anxious sorrow 
Hour by hour I counted o’er 
Looking forward till tomorrow. 
Ev’ry day I lov’d thee more. 
Ev’ry day I lov’d thee more.

2. Pow’r nor splendor could not charm me.
I no joy in wealth could see.
Nor could threats or fears alarm me,
Save the fear of losing thee:
When the storms of fortune press’d thee
I have wept to see thee weep,
When relentless cares distress thee,
I have lull’d those cares to sleep.
I have lull’d those cares to sleep.