SONGS for CHILDREN, SONG III

Tell me not of silly fears, Such as foolish children do! Sudden starts and causeless tears, Dearest! were not made for you.

No!for you our darling are, By your mother fondly prest; You are all your nurse's care, And by every friend caress'd.

Don't you fear the bugbear crew, Naughty boys that come to fright; Don't you think they'll come to you, If you sleep without a light.

Light and darkness all the same, With good boys and girls should be; These indeed are but a name, He that's good, from fear is free.

Then, my child, in quiet rest, For, believe me, 'tis most true; While with innocence you're blest, Bugbears are not made for you.