The Mother's Nursery Songs

by Thomas Hastings

HUSHABY.

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Hushaby, hushaby,
Baby, do not weep,
On thy downy pillow lie,
Softly, softly sleep.

Hushaby, hushaby,
Now thine eyelids close;
While thy mother sitting by,
Watches thy repose.

Hushaby, hushaby,
Think of no alarm,
Angel spirits round thee fly,
Guarding thee from harm.

Hushaby, hushaby,
Slumber sweet be given;
On thy downy pillow lie,
Precious gift from heav'n!