Close beneath thy mother's wing

1 Close beneath thy mother's wing,
Birdie, lay thy little head;
I will watch thy slumbers, love,
I will guard thy downy bed.

2 I will guard thee, did I say?
Let me, then, that word recall;
God will guard us both, my love;
He alone protects us all.

3 Nestle, nestle gently down;
Close thine eyes to sleep, my dear;
Safe beneath our Father's wings,
You and I have naught to fear.

Source: Songs for Little Folks: a collection adapted for the home circle and for primary classes in Sunday schools and day schools: containing a number of carefully selected kindergarten songs #129a