Slumber My Darling

Lyrics

Slumber, my darling, thy mother is near Guarding thy dreams from all terror and fear Sunlight has pass'd and the twilight has gone Slumber, my darling, the night's coming on Sweet visions attend thy sleep Fondest, dearest to me While others their revels keep I will watch over thee Slumber, my darling, the birds are at rest The wandering dews by the flow'rs are caressed Slumber, my darling, I'll wrap thee up warm And pray that the angels will shield thee from harm Slumber, my darling, till morn's blushing ray Brings to the world the glad tidings of day; Fill the dark void with thy dreamy delight-- Slumber, thy mother will guard thee tonight Thy pillow shall sacred be From all outward alarms; Thou, thou are the world to me In thine innocent charms Slumber, my darling, the birds are at rest The wandering dews by the flow'rs are caressed Slumber, my darling, I'll wrap thee up warm And pray that the angels will shield thee from harm