Farewell, Farewell

Verse 1

Go to thy rest, fair child! Go to thy dreamless bed, While yet so gentle, undefiled, With blessings on thy head.

Verse 2

Before thy heart had learned In waywardness to stray; Before thy feet had ever turned The dark and downward way;

Verse 3

Ere sin has seared the breast, Or sorrow woke the tear; Rise to thy throne of changeless rest, In yon celestial sphere!

Verse 4

Because thy smile was fair, Thy lip and eye so bright, Because thy loving cradle-care Was such a dear delight;

Verse 5

Shall love, with weak embrace, Thy upward wing detain? No! gentle spirit, seek thy place Amid the cherub train.