But chilling winds around it blew; But chilling winds around it blew; And hoary frost his mantle spread And hoary frost his mantle spread Upon the little snow-drop's bed. Upon the little snow-drop's bed. I love this modest little flower;— I love this modest little flower;— It comes in desolation's hour It comes in desolation's hour The barren landscape's face to cheer, The barren landscape's face to cheer,