He was there alone when even
Had 'round earth its mantle thrown;
Holding converse sweet with heaven,
He was there alone, alone.

There His inmost heart's emotion
Made He to His Father known;
In the spirit of devotion,
Praing there alone, alone.

So let us, from earth retiring
Seek our heavenly Father's throne;
To His image e'er aspiring
Be with Him alone, alone.

So, when time its course hath ended
And the joys of earth are flown,
We, by holy ones attended
Shall not be alone, alone.