Luise Hensel (17988–1876)

I AM weary, seek repose,

Both my little eyes I close.

Father, let Thine eyes so bright

Watch above my bed all night!

If I have done wrong to-day,

Then forgive it, Lord, I pray!

For Thy grace and Jesus’ blood

Make all harm and sorrow good.

All my kin, O God, let rest

In Thy hand, and keep them blessed.

Friends and strangers, big and small,

Shall be in Thy keeping all.

Send to aching hearts repose,

Tearful eyes, I pray Thee, close:

And the moon in Heaven keep,

Gazing on the world asleep.