… and he was one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century.

He was the lead singer of The Platters.

Tony Williams.  His name was Tony Williams.

“My Prayer” could almost be the hymn at Compline, the final hour of the Divine Office, just before bed, singing to Our Lord. Sigh.

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When the twilight is gone, You come into my heart, and here in my heart You will stay… while I pray.
My prayer is to linger with You, at the end of the day, in a dream that’s divine….

They said “Some day you’ll find all who love are blind,”
When your heart’s on fire, you must realize, smoke gets in your eyes….

Now, laughing friends deride tears I cannot hide
So, I smile and say….

I saw the harbor lights, they only told me we were parting.
The same old harbor lights that once brought you to me.

I watched the harbor lights, how could I help if tears were starting?
Goodbye to tender nights beside the slivery sea….