I woke before the morning, I was happy all the day,
I never said an ugly word, but smiled a stuck to play.
And now at last the sun is going down behind the wood,

And I am very happy, for I know that I've been good.
My bed is waiting cool and fresh, with linen smooth and fair,
And I must off to sleep again, and not forget my prayer.

I know that, till tomorrow I shall see the sun arise,
No ugly dream shall fright my mind, no ugly sight my eyes.
But slumber hold me tightly till I waken the dawn,

And hear the thrushes singing in the lilacs round the lawn.