Parting

Farewell! that word has broken hearts And blinded eyes with tears; Farewell! one stays, and one departs; Between them roll the years. No wonder why who say it think -- Farewell! he may fare ill No wonder that their spirits sink And all their hopes grow chill. Good-bye! that word makes faces pale And fills the soul with fears; Good-bye! two words that wing a wail Which flutters down the years. No wonder they who say it feel Such pangs for those who go; Good-bye they wish the parted weal, But ah! they may meet woe. Adieu! such is the word for us, 'Tis more than word -- 'tis prayer; They do not part, who do part thus, For God is everywhere.