by Lydia Maria Child (1802 - 1880)
A Song (Hush! Hush! Love Lies at Rest) See original
Language: English
Hush! Hush! Love lies at rest,
Like a bird in her nest,
Like dew in a lily's breast,
Love is sleeping.
Roses breathe fragrant sighs
Over his drowsy eyes,
But ah, how still he lies!
Drive the honey-bees away!
Let not the sun's bright ray
Over his features play!
Love is sleeping,
Lest his slumbers should fly,
Gentle music draw nigh,
With your sweet lullaby!
Keep him sleeping!
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Composition:
- Set to music by Otto Dresel (1826 - 1890), "A Song (Hush! Hush! Love Lies at Rest)", 1862, stanzas 1-2
Text Authorship:
- by Lydia Maria Child (1802 - 1880), "A Song", appears in Autumnal Leaves: Tales and Sketches in Prose and Rhyme, first published 1857
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This text was added to the website: 2007-09-26
Line count: 23
Word count: 103