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 O countless starry eyes, Watch from the holy skies; O ever-solemn Night, Shield her within thy might: Watch her, my little one! Shield her, my darling!

How my heart shrinks with fear, Nightly to leave thee, dear; Lonely and pure within Vast glooms of woe and sin: Our wealth of love and bliss Too heavenly -perfect is: Good night, my little one! God keep thee, darling!