A famous Danish poem by Heiberg (1791-1860)

Barcarole

Natten er saa stille,

Luften er saa klar,

Duggens Perler trille,

Maanens Straaler spille

Hen ad Søens Glar.

Bølgens Melodier

Vugge Hjertet ind;

Suk og Klage tier,

Vindens Pust befrier

Det betyngte Sind.

Barcarole

Calm the night, unstirring,

And the air so clear

Pearls of dew uncurling,

Moonlight rays unfurling

’Cross the glassy mere.

Dulcet waves appeasing

Heart that yearns for rest,

Sighs and sorrows ceasing,

Breath of wind releasing

Mind so long oppressed.

Set to music by Weyse. Hear a snippet sung by Aksel Schiøtz here