Awakening Song

1. How are the children awakened
From sweet and restful sleep?
What can call them to life again
From slumber so strong and deep?
Some times ’tis the mother’s tender touch,
Or a gentle tap at the door,
Or a voice that calls
Or the sunshine bright
As it shines on the bedroom floor.

2. How are the flowers awakened,
From sweet and restful sleep?
What can call them to life again,
From slumber so strong and deep?
Perhaps ’tis the sunshine’s lingering touch,
Or the raindrops tap at their door,
Or the south wind’s song
Of the joy above
That wins them to life once more.