Sleep, Baby, sleep! The mother sings: Heaven's angels kneel and fold their wings. Sleep, Baby, sleep! Sleep, Baby, sleep! The father cries: Stars lean and worship from the skies. Sleep, Baby, sleep! With swathes of scented hay Thy bed By Mary's hand at eve was spread. Sleep, Baby, sleep! At midnight came the shepherds, they Whom angels wakened by the way. Sleep, Baby, sleep! And three kings from the East afar Ere dawn came, guided by Thy star. Sleep, Baby, sleep! They brought Thee gifts of gold and gems Pure Orient pearls, rich diadems. Sleep, Baby, sleep! But Thou, who liest slumbering there, Art King of kings, earth, stars, and air. Sleep, Baby, sleep! Sleep, Baby, sleep! The shepherds sing: Through earth, through heaven, hosannas ring. Sleep, Baby, sleep! |