That Kiss Of Long Ago - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THAT KISS OF LONG AGO. Copyright,1889, by John F. Ellis & Co, Words and Music Wm. b. Hall. 
'Tis joy when memory recalls The days when but a child. When I would sit upon my mother's knee. Her pretence saved me from despair, And gave my life its bloom, They were pleasures that I never more shall see. I'd run with little arms outstretched, How fondly me she'd greet. And speak her love in tender words, With kisses soft and sweet. Each night my little crib she'd rock, With love and heaven's bliss. And as I'd reach the land of dreams, Her good-night was a kiss. 
Chorus. Forever may those thoughts divine ne'er from my bosom fade, Oh, could they-oh, could they in their splendor bestow Those happy moments that have passed away with mother dear, 'And that fond and precious kiss of long ago. 
Through days of doubt and darkness, With fear And trembling breath, I've often missed that kiss with earnest love. Her voice to me was sweeter Than a nest of nightingales, Twas pure as heaven's air from above. This life has many crosses, As well as joys to share, With grief and disappointments, Which you and I must hear; Fond mem'ries come and hover near That I might chance to gaze Upon my mother's face again As in my childhood days.-Chorus. 
Our days may pleasantly he passed, With friends to Mess and cheer, But roam where'er you will, you'll never find A love as pure and gentle As that of a mother dear, With hope, advice and blessings all combined. So learn to make the most of life, Make glad each passing day, For time will never bring thee back A chance once swept away. Leave no tender words unsaid, Do good while she may last, For well you know the mill can't grind With waters that have passed.--Chorus