Chapter IV

Look out! The stars are shining,
The dew makes gray the meadow!
The jasmine stars are twining
About your window bright;
The glow-worms green are creeping
On lawns all dressed in shadow,
The roses all are sleeping--
Good-night, my heart, good-night!

The nightingale is singing
Her song of ceaseless sorrow,
The night's slow feet pass, bringing
The day when I rejoice;
Belovèd beyond measure,
Our bridal is to-morrow--
Oh, thrill the night with pleasure!
Oh, let me hear thy voice!

From cloudy confines sliding,
The moon sails white and splendid;
No roses now are hiding
The glory of their grace;
So, if my song thou hearest--
For thee begun and ended--
Light up the night, my dearest,
And let me see thy face!