Darker than midnight,
There is a fearsome thing
Taking away all light.
Moon behind clouds hiding,
There is no starlight;
Alone, to myself I cling,
Cow'ring in fright.
What is that distant sound?
What's coming near me?
Oh, how my heart does pound!
Will something hear me?
Huge trees are all around;
And 'neath every tree
Bush covers all the ground
Cover to hide me.
Hark! there's a well known voice,
Soothing away all fear.
Now does my heart rejoice,
My Mother is here!
I made an ill thought choice,
And did not stay near.
Harked not to her sweet voice
And ended here.
Now safe in her arms I rest,
Trusting in her love.
I know in her I'm blest
By our Father above.
Treasure by far the best
Is my Mother's love.
Peace now pervades my breast
Soft as a dove.
Safely at home once more
With my heart aglow,
I've learned a lesson sore;
Now I surely know,
I'll never again ignore
The words "Do not go"!
I'll ask if it's safe before
Wond'ring I go.
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