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 The boy has been sitting on his mother's lap. They two have been playing all the life-day long.

The boy has been resting at his mother's breast All the life-day long. God's blessing on my joy!

The boy has been lying close in to my heart All the life-day long. He is weary now.

Sleep thou, dearest boy of mine! I will cradle thee, I will watch thee.

[Behind the house.]

At the last cross-road we will meet again, Peer; And then we'll see whether; I say no more.

[Sings louder in the full daylight.]

I will cradle thee, I will watch thee; Sleep and dream thou, dear my boy!

THE END.