To the Author's Friend
DR. A. T. SCHUMAN.
"Oft in the Twilight I'm Dreaming" (1873)
Ballad
Words by George Cooper, 1840-1927
Music by John Rogers Thomas, 1830-1896

San Francisco, CA: M. Gray, 623 & 625 Clay St.
Portland, OR: M. Gray, 101 First Street
Plate No. M. G.__609
[Source: @NYPL]

1. Oft in the twilight I’m dreaming, 
Dreaming the moments away, 
Watching the stars that are gleaming, 
Over the gates of the day, 
Voices of loved ones are calling, 
Far in the deep of the sky; 
Visions of beauty are falling, 
Hushed is my hearts weary sigh.

[REFRAIN sung after each verse]
Oft in the twilight I’m dreaming, 
Dreaming the moments away. 
Beautiful visions are teaming, 
Glories that bless’d not the day.

2. Oft  in the twilight I’m dreaming, 
Dreaming of joys that may be; 
Longing for eyes that are beaming, 
Patiently watching for me! 
Day, with its burdens and sadness, 
Dies in my dream of delight; 
Glimpses of glory and gladness, 
Wake to my wandering sight.