18. All Through the Night

Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee, all through the night;

Guardian angels God will send thee, all through the night;

Soft the drowsy hours are creeping hill and vale in slumber steeping

I my loving vigil keeping, all through the night

While the moon her watch is keeping, all thought the night

While the weary world is sleeping, all through the night

O’er thy spirit gently stealing, visions of delight revealing,

Breathes a pure and holy feeling, all through the night.

Mother dear is close beside thee, all through the night

Watching that no harm befall thee, all through the night

Through the open window streaming moonlight on the floor is gleaming

While my baby lies a dreaming, all through the night.