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Father, good night.—You say 't is best That children go to early rest, Good night, good night:—may Heaven repay My parents love to me, this day. Sisters and brothers,—here's my kiss,— Sweet sleep be yours and dreams of bliss, Friends one and all, with smile so bright, And little baby dear,—good night.

Good night, good night, ye stars that keep Your silent watch, while children sleep, Sweet birds, that in your quiet nest, Fold your soft wings to gentle rest, Fair trees, beneath whose spreading shade I, with my little mates have play'd, And flowing brook, and flowrets bright, And all ye pleasant things, good night.