Good night

Good night! The crimson scented rose

Droops low her pretty head

And the little grasses long ago

Their evening prayers have said.

Night's starry eyes are blinking

At the moonbeam's silvery light

While the lily hides her golden heart

And whispers soft, -- “Good night”

The wind is idly rocking

The songbird in its nest

And a silence deep is brooding

O'er the sleeping world at rest.

A sweet good night to you, dear heart --

A morn with radiance bright,

And be it night or be it day --

God keep you, dear, good night!