Poems (Waldenburg)/Christmas Eve
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CHRISTMAS EVE.
Oh gently spread thy pinions Above me beauteous night,That brought to earth's dominions Love's purest, holiest Light!
And with thy sweet caressing My eyelids gently close,And flood my soul with blessing, With peace and faith's repose.
Send down thy star to guide me Through earth's broad shadows dim,While I a child confide me Beneath thy wings to Him!