Good Night.
Father, good night.—You say 't is best
That children go to early rest,
Good night, good night:—may Heaven repay
My parents love to me, this day.
Sisters and brothers,—here's my kiss,—
Sweet sleep be yours and dreams of bliss,
Friends one and all, with smile so bright,
And little baby dear,—good night.
Good night, good night, ye stars that keep
Your silent watch, while children sleep,
Sweet birds, that in your quiet nest,
Fold your soft wings to gentle rest,
Fair trees, beneath whose spreading shade
I, with my little mates have play'd,
And flowing brook, and flowrets bright,
And all ye pleasant things, good night.
Mother! I turn to you the last,
See, see, your hand in mine is fast,
Please come with me, and hear me say
My prayer to Him who gave the day,
Yes,—see me on my pillow laid,
And then, in midnight's darkest shade,
My dreams your tender smile shall wear,
As if an Angel hover'd there.