One radiant star is shining in the west,

A softer radiance is in thine eyes;

Upon the slender stalk the blossoms rest—

A sweeter blossom on my bosom lies.

Lullaby, lullaby!

All thou mayest be I dare not image now,

As thou in life shalt bear an earnest part;

Only I pray that on thy spotless brow

The seal of heaven be set, and true thy heart,

Lullaby, lullaby!