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William Cox Bennett

Baby's Bedtime.

ROM the skies are peeping Stars of shining gold; Tiny lambs are sleeping In the quiet fold.

The last of day is gliding Into the darkening west; Baby birds are hiding Warm within the nest. 1 The boughs bend softly over them To shield them from the sight, And mother's wings shall cover them Until the morning light.

Little lamb of whiteness, Where is fold for thee?

Little bird of brightness, Where shall thy nest be?

Mother's arms shall guide the Safe to Slumber Land, Where on guard beside thee Holy angels stand.

What Does Little Birdie Say r B HAT does little birdie say In her nest at peep of day?

Let me fly, says little birdie, Mother, let me fly away.

Birdie, rest a little longer, Till the little wings are stronger.

So she rests a little longer, Then she flies away.

What does little baby say, In her bed at peep of day?

Baby says, like little birdie, Let me rise and fly away.

Baby, sleep a little longer, Till the little limbs are stronger.

If she sleeps a little longer, Baby too shall fly away.