past winter

 each word is chosen that the whole may sing

in clearest harmony with measure fair

so that past winter we may see new spring

 

we early learn the value that we'll bring

to the fresh task our hopes are more than air

each word is chosen that the whole may sing

 

of coming magics and the truths that cling

to every heart in times of hard despair

so that past winter we may see new spring

 

throw out green shoots and let new branches swing

on the young trees light will once more be clear

each word is chosen that the whole may sing

 

in tones that reach the bird on highest wing

of better life and times in good repair

so that past winter we may see new spring

 

and spirits lightened all our hearts shall ring

with jubilation at relief of care

each word is chosen that the whole may sing

so that past winter we may see new spring