I agree with the comments here, the word 'Lilywhite' or 'Lily White' is defined as someone who is 'pure' and without flaws. I believe this is about a man stopping and reflecting on a woman or girl he met in the past who was virtuous and pure of heart that he feels fortunate to have met long ago and hopes to meet again someday, even if is after he has left this world. The strings at the end bring to life the sadness of losing track of someone special who crossed your path and who you have no idea where to find again.
I agree with the comments here, the word 'Lilywhite' or 'Lily White' is defined as someone who is 'pure' and without flaws. I believe this is about a man stopping and reflecting on a woman or girl he met in the past who was virtuous and pure of heart that he feels fortunate to have met long ago and hopes to meet again someday, even if is after he has left this world. The strings at the end bring to life the sadness of losing track of someone special who crossed your path and who you have no idea where to find again.