Definition

Slumber my darling
Thy mother is near
Guarding thy dreams
From all terror and fearSunlight has pass'd
And the twilight has gone
Slumber my darling
The night's coming onSweet visions attend they sleep
Fondest dearest to me
While others their revels keep
I will watch over theeSlumber my darling
The birds are at rest
Wandering dews
By the flowers are caressedSlumber my darling
I'll wrap thee up warm
Pray that the angels
Will shield thee from harmSlumber my darling
Til morn's blushing ray
Brings to the world
The glad tidings of dayFill the dark void
With thy dreaming delight
Slumber thy mother
Will guard thee tonightThy pillow shall sacred be
From all outward alarm
Thou thou art the world to me
In thy innocent charmsSlumber my darling
The birds are at rest
Wandering dews
By the flowers are caressedSlumber my darling
I'll wrap thee up warm
Pray that the angels
Will shield thee from harm