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THE LITTLE BOY'S GOOD NIGHT.
The sun is hidden from our sight,
The birds are sleeping sound:
'T is time to say to all, "Goodnight!"
And give a kiss all round.

Good night! my father, mother dear;
Now kiss your little son:
Good night, my friends, both far and near;
Good night, to every one.

Good night! ye merry, merry birds;
Sleep well till morning light:
Perhaps, if you could sing in words,
You would have said, "Good night!"

To all my pretty flowers, good night!
You blossom while I sleep;
And all the stars that shine so bright,
With you their watches keep.

The moon is lighting up the skies,
The stars are sparkling there;
'T is time to shut our weary eyes,
And say our evening prayer.