| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900. |
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| 619. To-night |
| | | By Louise Chandler Moulton |
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| BEND low, O dusky Night, | |
| And give my spirit rest. | |
| Hold me to your deep breast, | |
| And put old cares to flight. | |
| Give back the lost delight | 5 |
| That once my soul possest, | |
| When Love was loveliest. | |
| Bend low, O dusky Night! | |
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| Enfold me in your arms— | |
| The sole embrace I crave | 10 |
| Until the embracing grave | |
| Shield me from life’s alarms. | |
| I dare your subtlest charms; | |
| Your deepest spell I brave,— | |
| O, strong to slay or save, | 15 |
| Enfold me in your arms! | |
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