The Virgin's Cradle-Hymn
H. Fryer
Holy Infant in Thy cradle,
With thy mother watching o'er Thee,
Slumber softly, slumber gently,
In her loving care, rest sweet Babe, peacefully.
As she bends to gaze upon Thee,
From her lips a prayer falls softly;
Is there in her heart a sorrow?
For she, weeping, rocks Thee tenderly.
Holy Infant, slumber gently,
Blessed Jesu, slumber peacefully.