A Babe Lies in the Cradle

A Babe Lies in the Cradle

Words and Music: Ein Kindlein in der Wiegen, David Gregor Corner (1585-1648), Geistliche Nachtigal, Vienna, Austria, 1649
Translator Unknown

1. A Babe lies in the cradle,
A little babe so dear,
With noble light He shineth
As shines a mirror clear,
This little babe so dear.

2. The babe within the cradle
Is Jesus Christ our Lord
To us all peace and amity
As this good time afford,
Thou Jesus Christ our Lord!

3. Who so would rock the cradle
Where lies the gentle child,
A lowly heart must lead him,
By passions undefiled,
As Mary pure and mild.

4. O Jesus, babe beloved!
O Jesus, babe divine!
How mighty is Thy wondrous love!
Fill Thou this heart of mine
With that great love of Thine.

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A Baby in the Cradle

Words and Music: Ein Kindlein in der Wiegen, David Gregor Corner (1585-1648), Geistliche Nachtigal, Vienna, Austria, 1649
Translator: Unknown

1. A baby in the cradle
A baby child so bright;
He shineth as a mirror
Reflects a noble light
This tiny child so bright

2. The child of whom we're speaking
Is Jesus Christ the Lord
He brings us peace and brotherhood
If we but heed His word
Doth Jesus Christ, the Lord

3. And he who rocks the cradle
Of this sweet Child so fine
Must serve with joy and heartiness
Be humble and be kind
For Mary's child so fine

4. O Jesus, dearest Savior
Although Thou art so small
With Thy great love o'erflowing
Come flooding through my soul
Thou lovely Babe so small