Poems (Waldenburg)/Christmas Eve

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CHRISTMAS EVE.
Oh gently spread thy pinionsAbove me beauteous night,That brought to earth's dominionsLove's purest, holiest Light!
And with thy sweet caressingMy eyelids gently close,And flood my soul with blessing,With peace and faith's repose.
Send down thy star to guide meThrough earth's broad shadows dim,While I a child confide meBeneath thy wings to Him!