To my lullaby surrender,
Warm and tender is my breast.
Mother's arms with love caressing,
Lay their blessing on your rest.
Nothing shall tonight alarm you,
None shall harm you, have no fear.
Lie contented, calmly slumber,
On your mother's breast, my dear. |
Here tonight I tightly hold you,
And enfold you while you sleep.
Why, I wonder, are you smiling,
Smiling in your slumber deep?
Are the angels on you smiling,
And beguiling you with charm.
While you also smile, my blossom,
In my bosom soft and warm? |
Have no fear now, leaves are knocking,
Gently knocking at our door.
Have no fear now, waves are beating,
Gently beating on the shore.
Sleep, my darling, none shall harm you,
Nor alarm you, never cry.
In my bosom sweetly smiling,
And beguiling those on high. |