[Verse 1]Mother! Oh sing me to rest,As in my bright days departedSing to thy Child, the Sick Hearted,Songs for a Spirit oppress\u27d,Lay this head on thy breast,Flow\u27rs from the night dew are closing,Pilgrims and Mourners reposing,Mother Oh! sing me to rest!Sing me to rest!Sing me to rest.
[Verse 2]Take back thy bird to its nest,Weary is young Life when blighted,Heavy this Love unrequited,Mother Oh! sing me to rest!Lay this head on thy breas
