Soft white snow­flakes, gent­ly fall­ing,
Who has sent thee from the sky?
Down on earth, my sis­ters, call­ing,
Bid me leave the clouds on high.

Sweet, soft mu­sic, like a flow­er,
What has brought thy ca­dence here?
Silver bells with­in the tow­er,
Sent me forth the world to cheer.

Star of ev­en­ing, stead­fast gleam­ing,
Who has placed thy light above?
I keep watch o’er child­ren dream­ing;
God has kindled me with love.