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LULLABY
Sleep, weary world,
Welcome the night,
Bid labor flee
With day's harsh light;
Far-away worlds
Gleaming watch keep;
Silence enwraps,
All things sleep.

Sleep, little flower,
Fold each small leaf,
Darkness protects
From sudden grief;
Heaven's soft dews
Cool earth's parched breast.
Fragrantly bathe;
All things rest.

Sleep, tired heart,
Lay down thy cross,

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