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THE BABY'S CHARMS by ANONYMOUS

First Line: "HUSH, MY LITTLE ROUND-FACED DAUGHTER; THOU ART LIKE THE STORMY SEA"
Last Line: "NOW MY CHILD SLEEPS. MOTHER MARY, LOOK UPON HER FROM ABOVE"

Hush, my little round-faced daughter; thou art like the stormy sea.
Daughter mine of finest amber, godmother sends sleep to thee.

Fair thy name, and he who gave it was a gallant gentleman.
Mirror of my soul, I marvel when thy loveliness I scan.

Flame of love, be good. I love thee better far than life I love.
Now my child sleeps. Mother Mary, look upon her from above.



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