Good night, love! <br />May heaven's brightest stars watch over thee! <br />Good angels spread their wings, and cover thee; <br />And through the night, <br />So dark and still, <br />Spirits of light <br />Charm thee from ill! <br />My heart is hovering round thy dwelling-place, <br />Good night, dear love! God bless thee with His grace! <br />Good night, love! <br />Soft lullabies the night-wind sing to thee! <br />And on its wings sweet odours bring to thee; <br />And in thy dreaming <br />May all things dear, <br />With gentle seeming, <br />Come smiling near! <br />My knees are bowed, my hands are clasped in prayer— <br />Good night, dear love! God keep thee in His care!<br /><br />Frances Anne Kemble<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/an-evening-song-2/
