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CRADLE SONG by ANONYMOUS

First Line: "SLUMBER, SLUMBER, DEAREST, SWEETEST TREASURE"
Last Line: WHEN THOU DOST WAKE

Slumber, slumber, dearest, sweetest treasure,
Rock'd so gently by thy mother's hand;
Soft repose and tranquil pleasure,
Soothe thee with the lulling cradle band.

Slumber, slumber, in sweet dreams reposing,
While protects thee the fond mother's arm.
All her riches here enclosing,
Holds she in her clasp so true and warm.

Slumber, slumber on thy downy pillow,
Love's hymns round thee music sweet shall make;
And a lily and a rosebud shall reward thee
When thou dost wake.



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