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Durch die stille, weite Welt Zieht ein Engel friedlich milde, Gießt des Himmels heil'ge Ruh' Auf das schlafende Gefilde. Ob dem dunkeln Tannenwald Rauscht die Nacht mit ihren Schatten, Und es legt ein leiser Duft Breit sich auf die weiten Matten. An dem hohen Himmelszelt Wallt das lichte Heer der Sterne, Und der Erde Nachtgebet Steigt empor zur stillen Ferne.
Confirmed with Theodor Heß-Füßli, Roth' und blaue Blumen. Liederstrauss für meine Freunde, Zürich, by the author, 1865, page 7.
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This text was added to the website: 2017-09-02
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Through the quiet, wide world An angel travels with calm gentleness, Pouring the holy peace of Heaven Upon the sleeping realm. Above the dark fir forest The night, with its shadows, soughs And a quiet scent comes to rest Broadly upon the wide meadows. Upon the high canopy of the sky Travels the bright host of the stars, And the earth's nighttime prayer Rises up to the silent distance.
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This text was added to the website: 2026-10-20
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